Let's go! Come to discover my food experiences and choose the one that's suitable for you!My husband and I a long time ago left Florence and Rome to live in Sarteano, a little medieval town not far from Siena and Montepulciano.We will be very happy to share with you a couple of hours of our lifestyle and taste our typical foods.This's the day to put your hands in the dough and learn how to make pici and ravioli. We will finish the class - and our meal- with a tiramisù!

Cooking class with two pasta recipes and tiramisù

Join me in a hands-on cooking class where we'll make three different types of fresh pasta, and then enjoy our creations with a tasting of local wines. We'll make pici all'aglione, homemade gnocchi with local cheeses, and a pasta dish with a hearty meat ragù. I'll share my passion for traditional Tuscan cuisine and my family's recipes as we work together to create these delicious dishes. By the end of the class, you'll have the skills and knowledge to recreate these dishes at home and impress your friends and family. Come share in the joy of cooking and eating together!

Cooking class: 3 fresh pasta recipes in Montepulciano

Join the ultimate pasta and tiramisu cooking experience in Montepulciano.Welcome to our shared class with aperitif included. Learn to make filled pasta like ravioli or tortellini, and fresh pasta varieties like tagliatelle, fettuccine, pici, gnocchi and more. Finish with a delicious tiramisu recipe. Book now for an unforgettable culinary adventure. Welcome aperitif is included in the experience!

Small group Pasta and Tiramisù class in Montepulciano

Join me, Barbara, a local Cesarina from Montepulciano, for a special cooking class where we'll create a three-course menu of authentic Tuscan dishes. We'll start by making the famous handmade pasta called pici all'aglione, a savory tomato and garlic sauce that will leave your taste buds craving for more. For our main course, we'll prepare tender meat slow-cooked in a rich red wine ragu, served with crispy roasted vegetables. Finally, we'll end our meal with traditional Tuscan cookies paired with a glass of Vin Santo. As we cook and eat together, I'll share with you the stories and history behind each dish, giving you a true taste of Tuscan life. Come and join me for an unforgettable culinary experience in the heart of Tuscany.

Grandma's recipes, traditional Tuscan cooking class

Join me in my family home for a four-course dinner paired with a tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. This won't just be a moment of pleasure and refreshment, but also a journey to immerse yourself in the local territory and traditions. You'll savor traditional Tuscan dishes prepared with typical products from the Sienese Valdichiana, in complete respect of seasonality. You'll taste comfortable, yet refined cuisine that speaks of our countryside and the joyful people who cultivate it. All of this will be accompanied by Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a wine appreciated all over the world for its bold and complex character that faithfully represents its Tuscan origins and the ancient bond between land and man.

Gourmet dinner at Barbara's house in Montepulciano

If you want to try the typical cuisine of my area you are in the right place! The cooking class offers three different recipes .We will make together a trio of special bruschetta, followed by strictly handmade pici with the scents of the products of San Casciano and to finish a wonderful grandmother's cake!

Experience Tuscany with three typical local recipes

During the cooking class, we will prepare two types of pasta together (tagliatelle, gnocchi, ravioli with a filling that we are going to choose together, and chitarra pasta) that we will enjoy when ready. Following this, we will also make a main course to choose from chicken country style or beer-battered pork ribs.Finally as dessert, I will offer you the classic and mouth-watering Italian dessert: tiramisu

Let's cook a Tuscan menu together

Water, flour and salt a simple mix for a magical result. I will accompany you in the preparation of fresh handmade pasta. We will use simple ingredients that will become high quality dishes with unforgettable flavor! We will prepare three different types of pasta : pici, or large spaghetti with a "liar" tomato and sausage sauce, ravioli ricotta and pecorino, with Nobile di Montepulciano wine in the dough, and strozzapreti, a sort of tagliatelle not well cut with a spicy tomato and parsley sauce. Get our hands dirty and then enjoy cheerfully, these three traditional dishes. Ending with a glass of good wine, why not?

Hands in the dough in Valdorcia

I live in a place rich in history and traditions, including medieval ones. In Sarteano, a historical reenactment called Giostra del Saracino takes place every 15th of August. It is a chivalrous tournament between five contrades.I like to tell through the ancient flavors included in the menu the folkloric knowledge and traditions of this area.The menu includes an appetizer, a first course, a second course and a dessert.

Medieval menu discovering ancient tastes and knowledge

Valdorcia on the tableAn opportunity to learn how to prepare some traditional Tuscan dishes.Two different types of crostini, a fresh hand-rolled pasta and a delicious dessert to be accompanied with an excellent local wine.Our home is in the heart of the historic center of a charming medieval village, rich in history and traditions that we look forward to sharing with you.

Valdorcia on the table

During this experience you will share a 4-course menu and experience the warmth of Italian hospitality. Watch as Barbara prepares an appetizer, main course, side dish and dessert, all paired with a selection of red and white wines.On the menu:-Mixed red and black crostini-Ricotta and pecorino cheese ravioli with Nobile di Montepulciano wine-Sausages and beans all'uccelletto-Jam tart

Four course menu in Sarteano

I am Barbara, a Cesarina from Montepulciano, and I love sharing my passion for Tuscan cuisine with my guests. During my cooking class, you will learn to prepare three typical Tuscan recipes: pici all'aglione, another pasta of your choice, and a traditional Tuscan dessert. I'll show you how to make the pasta by hand and teach you the secrets of Tuscan cooking. We'll use fresh and high-quality ingredients to create delicious and authentic dishes. After the cooking lesson, we'll sit down to enjoy our dishes together, accompanied by a glass of local wine. This experience is perfect for those who want to learn to cook like a true Tuscan and immerse themselves in the local culinary culture. I'm looking forward to welcoming you into my home for an authentic and unforgettable experience.

San Casciano dei Bagni: Cooking Classes, Home Restaurant Dining and Food Tours