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Weekly Cooking Adventure in Tuscany near Florence, Italy. |
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Week long Culinary Program in Tuscany Indulge in a complete cooking adventure at the cooking school at La Torre, the historic castle located in Florence, Italy. The week-long culinary adventure will help you explore the refined tastes of Tuscany and its traditional techniques. The classes will begin with an introductory session on the history of Tuscan diet, their typical dishes, breads, seasonal foods and those used by peasants, changes in Tuscan cuisine from the medieval times till date. Enjoy each day by preparing a complete five course meal that comprise pastas, soups, meat, fish and vegetables. Tuscan cuisine is highly seasonal. The recipes may vary according to the availability of the ingredients according to the season. Schedules by Day Saturday The group of participants will arrive at La Torre post lunch. Once they settle into their accommodation, they can explore the estate after they refresh and relax for a while. The group can enjoy a welcome dinner and also meet the hosts and chefs. The dinner would have the seasonal and traditional Tuscan delights accompanied by the estate’s wine. The participants will receive a recipe book and instructions regarding the course. Sunday Highlights *Visit medieval villages and castles Monday The participants will prepare the lunch with the help of the expert chefs of the cooking school, learning how to make each recipe in the process. After lunch they are free to relax or can choose an additional tour/activity mentioned in the Additional Activities. Tuesday The second day’s cooking class will end with the lunch prepared by the participants. They can either relax or opt for one of the Additional Activities in the program. The additional program has to be paid separately. Tour - Chianti and San Gimignano *Drive through the picturesque Chianti region and villages Wednesday Trip to Mercato Centrale at 10.00 am followed by lunch and other places in Florence. *Visit to multilevel marketplace abundant with fresh local produce If you wish to stay in town for dinner we can also book restaurants of your choice Thursday The participants will prepare an elaborate lunch, and in the meanwhile learn a lot of techniques applied in preparing them. They can be free in the afternoon or may opt for an additional seasonal activity like the Truffle Hunting that is offered in the Additional Activities Program. Friday *Visit to centuries old Ceramics factory The participants will prepare a farewell dinner for the entire group in this session. They will also learn to make an excellent ‘appertivo’ presentation The class will end with the distribution of ‘Certificate of Attendance’ to all the participants. Participation Fee Participants to the cooking class will have to pay € 2195* that will include accommodation, both welcome and farewell dinners at La Torre, trip to Florence, Southern Tuscany tour and breakfast, wine tasting, lunch, pizza dinner, mini lunch, cooking lessons, buffet breakfast on the final day, an apron, a recipe book and all taxes. *This is for double occupancy. Single supplements are charged € 300 extra per week.* Non-participation Fee Non-participants will have to pay € 1795** that will include both welcome and farewell dinners, Florence central market trip and lunch, Southern Tuscany Tour and breakfast, wine tasting, lunch, pizza dinner, visit to local market, mini lunch at Artimino, buffet breakfast on final day and all taxes. **This is for double occupancy. Single supplements are charged € 300 extra per week.** These are NOT included for participants/non-participants: Additional meals, optional day tours, transportation, renting cars, other trips, groceries for private needs, rentals for cell phones, additional cleaning and maid services, buying wine and olive oil from estate Additional services on request and payment *Transfer to Florence, Rome and Pisa airports Please Note Please ask us for the complete tour list as the programs may be subject to minute changes due to local changes, seasonal changes, other local commitments etc. This might also cause minute changes in the menu. Enquire about the weekly gastronomic adventure or send us an email to info@cookingintuscany.net
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