Cooking class in Florence for first timers
Dec 12th, 2007, 06:43 AM
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Cooking class in Florence for first timers
I am helping four friends formulate a plan for their month long, autumn '08 trip to Tuscany. It will be their first time as independent travelers and both couples enjoy cooking.
I have given them names of instructors but two things seem to be troubling - cost and actual time spent in cooking instruction. Divina Cucina comes highly recommended with the caveat that a lot of time is spent shopping in the market, meeting the food vendors and then at lunch at a cafe.
Does anyone have another recommendation or anything to add about their Divina Cucina experience?
I have given them names of instructors but two things seem to be troubling - cost and actual time spent in cooking instruction. Divina Cucina comes highly recommended with the caveat that a lot of time is spent shopping in the market, meeting the food vendors and then at lunch at a cafe.
Does anyone have another recommendation or anything to add about their Divina Cucina experience?
Dec 12th, 2007, 07:04 AM
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We stayed above Apicius in Florence, and some of the drama we overheard from the terrace was very reminiscent of a "Top Chef"-type showdown - quite bitchy and amusing really - but after looking at their website, it appears to be more professional culinary academy than cooking class. I can say that the kitchen time seemed to be very intensive down there. 
Dec 12th, 2007, 01:57 PM
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Ira, thanks for the suggestion. However, Judy Diva is a popular personality and frequent contributor over on Slow Travel. I need some objective opinions.
I do appreciate the links to Apicius and Accidental Tourist.
I do appreciate the links to Apicius and Accidental Tourist.
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TDudette --
Unclear whether poster suggesting 'Cook Eat Italian' is legit, or thinly veiled promo ...... seems a bit odd their first post on forum is response to a 4-yr old thread. Additionally noticed 'other' newbies responded to an old thread (Affordable Cooking in Florence) suggesting this same company/website. They may be a good company .... but I'd take comments w/ grain of salt from someone whose one/only post re: site.
Unclear whether poster suggesting 'Cook Eat Italian' is legit, or thinly veiled promo ...... seems a bit odd their first post on forum is response to a 4-yr old thread. Additionally noticed 'other' newbies responded to an old thread (Affordable Cooking in Florence) suggesting this same company/website. They may be a good company .... but I'd take comments w/ grain of salt from someone whose one/only post re: site.
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