Cooking classes in florence/tuscany?
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I was looking into the same thing last year. We had decided on Umbria Cooks 4 U but then changed are locations and it no longer worked for us. These are the recommended sites I had found:
http://www.terraditoscana.com/defaul...=cucina_groups
http://www.divinacucina.com/code/classes.html#3next
http://www.umbriacooks4u.com/aboutus.htm
http://www.accidentaltourist.com/
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www.rhodeschoolofcusine.com
Not exactly what you asked for. They do week-long courses at Lucca. (as well as South of France and Marakech) Don't remember if they also do shorter ones.
Not exactly what you asked for. They do week-long courses at Lucca. (as well as South of France and Marakech) Don't remember if they also do shorter ones.
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My suggestion is Toscana Mia. They are 2 Italian sister fluently in English and lesson are held in a friendly atmosphere.
Their website is www.welcometuscany.com
Their website is www.welcometuscany.com
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I just returned from Florence yesterday and did the Accidental Tourist Cooking Class which I highly recommend. It was a full day with pick up in Florence and a van ride about 40 minutes outside the city for a winery and olive oil tour/tasting and then a cooking class (pasta) in a c.1100 C.E. farmhouse.
It was wonderful. The people were gracious and lots of fun. I don't know how to get you the link for the post I just did with more details, but if you're interested, click on my screen name you'll find it.
It was wonderful. The people were gracious and lots of fun. I don't know how to get you the link for the post I just did with more details, but if you're interested, click on my screen name you'll find it.
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This is the link to Linda's post about her cooking class: http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34718729
Monica
PS: Linda, I left you some questions.
Monica
PS: Linda, I left you some questions.
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I'd like to recommend a class I just took near Assissi in Umbria. My girlfriend and I found the class on slowtrav.com, and we are so glad we did it. The class was held at an agriturismo called "Alla Madonna del Piatto" and was taught by the agriturismo's proprietor, Letizia Mattiacci. It was a delight to spend the day with Letizia, who speaks perfect english and loves to cook and teach.
The day began at a gourmet food shop near the agriturismo, where Letizia led us through a very informative (and delicious) tasting of various olive oils, meats, cheeses, and chocolates. We then drove to the agristurismo where we prepared a meal of traditional Umbrian cuisine in Letizia's professional kitchen. When we'd finished cooking, we ate lunch in the inn's dining room and tasted various regional wines to accompany the food.
After the class, Letizia gave us printouts of all the recipes we'd prepared, and she even emailed me with further tips and recipes. The whole experience was simply wonderful.
I should also add the the agriturismo's accomodations seemed very nece. I'd love to stay there if we make it back to Umbria.
If you want more info, the agriturismo's web site is www.incampagna.com, or you can reach Letizia at [email protected]
Enjoy your trip!
Josh
The day began at a gourmet food shop near the agriturismo, where Letizia led us through a very informative (and delicious) tasting of various olive oils, meats, cheeses, and chocolates. We then drove to the agristurismo where we prepared a meal of traditional Umbrian cuisine in Letizia's professional kitchen. When we'd finished cooking, we ate lunch in the inn's dining room and tasted various regional wines to accompany the food.
After the class, Letizia gave us printouts of all the recipes we'd prepared, and she even emailed me with further tips and recipes. The whole experience was simply wonderful.
I should also add the the agriturismo's accomodations seemed very nece. I'd love to stay there if we make it back to Umbria.
If you want more info, the agriturismo's web site is www.incampagna.com, or you can reach Letizia at [email protected]
Enjoy your trip!
Josh
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You can stay at Villa Bordoni www.villabordoni.com and they have cooking classes - it's very upscale and, I suppose, expensive. You can stay at Casa Mezzuola www.mezzuola.com (actually very close to Villa Bordoni) and the owner can organise cooking lessons at an Antinori restaurant near Badia a Passignano, not far away. You taste a range of Antinori wines when you eat the meal you've prepared.