One of the things that really draws people to Italy, and in particular the region of Tuscany, is the tasty cuisine. Food is such a celebrated part of Italian lifestyle and Italians not only have a passion for eating, but for cooking too. Whether it’s a juicy Florentine steak, fresh vegetables drizzled with local olive oil or a home-made pasta sauce, Italians always put love and care into their cooking. On your Italian holiday this year, why not take part in some cooking classes in Tuscany, and discover the tips and tricks that can be used to create a number of delicious Italian dishes.
Cooking holidays in Tuscany are becoming increasingly popular and it’s easy to see why. Who wouldn’t want to have a go at cooking (and of course eating!) some incredibly fresh, tasty dishes, surrounded by the beautiful and peaceful Tuscan countryside? You can learn to make pasta from scratch, sample delicious Chianti wines, or find out more about cooking with truffles, porcini mushrooms, asparagus, and other local produce. There are a large number of cooking schools in Tuscany, many of which offer fantastic day courses that you can take part in.
Check out Taste Tuscany (tastetuscany.co.uk) for personalised cooking classes around half an hour from Siena. The classes take part in beautiful Tuscan locations and include the use of fresh, local, in-season produce; you will also get lunch and be able to sample some delicious local wines. Good Tastes of Tuscany (tuscany-cooking-class.com) have day cooking classes available at both introductory and advanced levels, and provide you with lots of tips, tricks and techniques on creating a wide selection of meals. There’s also an optional market visit available too.
Under the Tuscan Sun (underthetuscansun.it) also offer a large selection of one day cooking sessions in beautiful Tuscan locations such as Siena, Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Chianti. If you fancy going organic, then why not check out Organic Tuscany (organictuscany.org) for the chance to experience a one-day class in a fantastic 16th century villa in the Chianti countryside. These courses run all year round, have a maximum of 6 participants and also include lunch or dinner and local wine.
What better way to compliment your relaxing Tuscan vacation than with a fun, informative and above all tasty cooking class! Have a great experience with local people in wonderful surroundings, and when you’re done, you can use the fully-equipped kitchen in your holiday villa in Tuscany to put your newly-found culinary skills to the test! Fresh asparagus risotto, anyone?!