Italian cuisine has its origins dating as far back as 3,000 years ago to the Etruscan era. With the extraordinary number of Italians who have, in much more recent times, migrated to other lands, today the Italian cuisine has its presence in kitchens around the world.
But when it comes to their food, Italians really do it better! To learn the exact way in which this dish and other pasta meals are made, there is nothing like going directly to the source of the sauce – and taking a cooking class right in the heart of Italy, in the Tuscany region.
Learning from the Experts
Pasta, and the equally famous, pizza, are just the entree in Italy!
Succulent meat dishes, with vegetable side dishes are the main course. Then there are the starters (such as Bruschetta) and the world famous desserts to save room for – Tiramisù, Gelato, Panna Cotta and Apple Cake to name just a few!
Single Day or Week Long Cooking Classes in 13th Cent Villa
To enable you to bring a taste of Italy home with you, Good Tastes of Tuscany offers single-day or week-long cooking classes in the original kitchen of the historical, breath-taking 13th Century Villa Pandolfini.
A 5-course meal is prepared by the cooking guests, under the guidance of one of our English-speaking Tuscan chefs, before the group dines on the magnificent delectables of the class, served with the estate’s own wine.
The Villa Pandolfini features an original 13th century wine cellar, a beautifully frescoed ballroom, a lemon house, olive grove and vineyard, and even a private forest.
Surrounded by the stunning undulating Tuscan countryside, using olive oil pressed from freshly cultivated olives, and locally grown produce that seems imbued with the very taste of sunshine, dining in Tuscany is an experience that should be had at least once in every lifetime.
Keeping with tradition, the menu changes with the seasons, to ensure only in-season ingredients are used. There is also an optional market visit, accompanying by a Tuscan chef through the famous Florence fresh produce markets and visiting local specialty stores. Wine tastings, accommodations and private excursions through Tuscany and beyond are also available.
Prices start at €140 Euro per person for a single-day class. Or €2,200 per person for the 7-Day Gastronomical Adventure, including cooking, wine classes, excursions and accommodation at the Villa’s Estate.
For more information, please visit: www.tuscany-cooking-class.com