The Tuscan Chef offers a selection of cooking courses and wine experiences throughout the year. * Join the Tuscan Chef on a 6 day residential cooking course at a luxury 17th century Lucchese villa (groups of between 8-12) during the Spring and Autumn each year. * Hands-on cooking lessons with Read more…
FW05 : MARKET DAY IN PISTOIA If you’re looking for a true Italian experience, a visit to Pistoia market (on a Wednesday and Saturday morning) is a must with its many piazzas filled with fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers, clothing, linens, fabrics, shoes, etc. Pace is slow. life here is Read more…
FW03 : TASTING CHIANTI (full day) An evocative Tuscan journey through a gently rolling landscape of vine-clad hills topped with castles and abbeys. Enchanting dales hide quaint market villages overflowing with an abundance of some of the finest Tuscan speciality foods. Join our sommelier for a wine tasting lunch and Read more…
Pizza!!! Over the years I’ve enjoyed eating pizza and now my favourite pastime is making them. I’ve collected many recipes and brought them together for this website. Some of you might be wondering what the benefits of home made pizzas are in these times when you can order pizza online. Read more…
Although the weather was still warm and sunny here in the Garfagnana, I knew it was autumn from my sudden craving for a thick vegetable soup. Since you might be feeling the same, here is the story of my soup. It isn’t a recipe, because it must be composed of Read more…