Tuscan Cooking Class -Traditional Pasta Menu

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Each dish will be paired with a specific selected local wine
Tasting of all the dishes prepared in the morning
Block notes and a pencil
Use of Aprons and various kitchen tools

Everything not mentioned
NO VIDEO or any other RECORDS during the preparations.

Overview

Kitchen has always been the fulcrum of this home, where my family is living since more than 7 generations. I have always been fascinated by my grandmother's ability to prepare awesome dishes from Tuscan tradition, always with few, simple but precious ingredients. That cultural heritage was in danger of disappearing: I spent a lot of time cooking with her, trying to learn her recipes and secrets. In the end, I realized that she had given me a bigger gift: I had assimilated her cooking philosophy! Then, I realized that tradition is not a dusty book but a living thing able also to adapt to new conditions, and even improve. I studied ingredient's seasonality, their sustainable production systems, new cooking techniques, techniques of tasting: almost without realizing it, in the meantime, I became Chef and finally, also Sommelier. Since a lot of years, I decided to share this path: a long path that is not yet finished... Giacomo

Meeting points

Driving from Montepulciano's old town follow the signs to "Ospedale". After about 2 kilometers, on the right side of the main road, you'll see two yellow barrels under two big trees which will mark your arrival. GPS: Lat N : 43.115601 (43° 06 '56.2'') Long E : 11.803996 (11° 48' 14.4")

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Have fun while learning how to cook in an engaging, familiar, and friendly atmosphere. Learn Nonna's Secrets and Tricks to prepare 2 different Traditional Fresh Pasta and le Caggiole's famous Tiramisù. Taste quality local wines, expertly paired by Giacomo (Chef and Sommelier), who will accompany you on a genuine food and wine journey You'll begin by meeting Giacomo and the other classmates on the panoramic terrace where the course program will be presented: talking about his Family's Organic Farm and sustainable production systems, you will also learn how the quality and genuineness of ingredients are the bases of Giacomo's kitchen Philosophy. One of your goals will be acquiring the ability to choose the best ingredients before treating them to prepare your Tuscan Pasta at home. At the end of the class, you'll sit around the large table to taste a 4 course menù: --Typical Tuscan Appetizer, --Pappardelle (with Tuscan meat Ragù) --Pici (with a seasonal, traditional sauce) A glass of selected local wine, paired to each dish, to transform "a lunch" in a real "Sensorial Path"! Finally you will taste the Tiramisù, sitting relaxed on the terrace whilst enjoying the amazing views.

Sample Menu

STARTER

Local salumi

Typical Tuscan appetizer

MAIN

Pappardelle al ragù Toscano

with Chianina beef and Cinta Senense pork

MAIN

Pici delle Tradizione

(with a seasonal traditional sauce)

DESSERT

Tiramisù

Our own family recipe

Additional Info

For single guests: if you are traveling on your own, please contact us before booking: to optimize your experience we will be happy to welcome you into an already scheduled small group.
As soon as your booking is going to be confirmed, please, send to me a message with your own email address: we need it to send to you pictures and recipes about the class.
During all the preparations you have to stay stand: are needed comfortable clothes and shoes.
For hygienic reasons, NO RINGS, LARGE BRACELETS and/or ARTIFICIAL NAILS during the preparations.
For the morning of the class, we recommend to do a good breakfast.
We need to be informed about any eventual intollerance and/or food allergies, BEFORE to complete the booking, to evalue the possibility to change some dish. After booking, requests for changes to the menu cannot be taken into consideration.

Free Cancellation

April 02100% refund

April 03No refund

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Excellent Pasta Class.

Published on Nov, 2024

Excellent cooking experience at the chef’s farm. Thorough explanations of why certain ingredients are required. The class was hands on, with quick corrections if we wandered away from the instructions. All ingredients were organic and we created the best pasta. The best part was the care and dedication of the chef and his wife. We came away with a much better understanding of pasta - it’s so much more than flour and eggs!

Don’t leave Tuscany without this experince

Published on Oct, 2024

The most amazing experience learning from an accomplished chef and sommelier. I will never think about pasta or tiramisu the same way again. And I am not afraid of tackling my own pasta making using the techniques I learned there. Giacomo not only gave us the “how” but also the “why” which I can use to select the right ingredients, using tried and true techniques to wow my future dinner guests. As if that weren’t enough, we had a scrumptuous lunch of our own pasta with sauces and treatments that were surely delivered by a heavenly angel, paired with wines made locally and matched as only an experienced sommelier could. I promised Giacomo we would return one day. I didn’t lie.

Best cooking class in Tuscany

Published on Oct, 2024

We had the most incredible time definitely the highlight of our vacation in a 9day trip we spent great time and amazing 5star meals in Tuscany but our meal with Giacomo was the best I would do this class again and again

Learned so much more than just how to make pasta!

Published on Oct, 2024

I absolutely loved this class! I learned so much and not just how to make pasta, but the importance of using very high quality, organic ingredients. I am gluten intolerant in the US, but have been able to eat everything here in Italy and the chef explained how that was the case and how to look for the quality eggs, flour, etc. The end meal was delicious, served with 3 very nice wines. I highly recommend this cooking class !!

Tuscan cooking class

Published on Oct, 2024

The experience begins in a magical location, at a centuries old farmhouse surrounded by grape vines and olive trees. Giacomo and Cristiana were very welcoming. The class was very informative and so much fun. Giacomo’s passion for his craft showed through his teaching and pride in the results. The ability to sit down at a meal with our fellow classmates, eating the fruits of our labors paired with excellent wines chosen specifically by Giacomo was the highlight. Would most definitely recommend this experience!