This is where all the fun is at! Our cooking classes are led by Valdo Verreschi, an experienced and creative professional Tuscan chef whose energy and good humor are only outdone by his skill with the blade.
Our dishes will be specific to the regions that we visit and paired with a local wine that truly enriches the natural flavors and culinary experience. Immerse yourself in the culture, the language, and the excitement as we purchase ingredients in the open markets!
Want to know what's on the menu? Have a peak...
Cooking Class 1
The meal will consist of:
- Tuscan vegetable soup "Ribollita"
- Fried poultry and vegetables "Fritto Toscano"
- Zuppa Inglese dessert
- ** Prepare wild boar for next evening **
Cooking Class 2
The meal will consist of:
- Wild boar in "Salmi" and in Dolceforte Style
- Cheese tasting with jam and honey
- Cantucci (almond biscuit) with Vin Santo
Cooking Class 3
The meal will consist of:
- Beef filet with red wine sauce
- Homemade Dumpling "gnocchi" with tomato or meat sauce
- Vegetable flan
- Pear cooked in the oven with Wine and Sugar
Cooking Class 4
The meal will consist of:
- Various Salads
- Mix of Roasted Meats "Arrosto Misto"
- Zuccotto Dessert
Cooking Class 5
Olive Oil Tasting!
The meal will consist of:
- Pinzimonio
- Carpaccio di Carciofi
- Zuppa di Farro (Garfagnana spelt soup with beans)
- ** Semifreddo (mascarpone parfait) to be eaten the day after. **
Cooking Class 6
The meal will consist of:
- Seafood salad
- Three tastings!
- Black Octupus Ink Pasta with a Fish Sauce
- Fish Soup
- Fish Filet cooked with White Wine
- Semifreddo
Cooking Class 7
The meal will consist of:
- Bolognese Sauce
- Fresh Pasta Festival (Tagliatelle, Ravioli, Tortelli etc....)
- Melanzane (eggplant) Parmigiana style
Cooking Class 8
The meal will consist of:
- Fried Panzerotti
- Main Course (TBD)
- Love Dessert
- Nocino Liquor