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My first cooking class for foreigners dates back to 2006, and it was a way to spend a different evening with an American friend. I realized there was something special in cooking together with people belonging to different food cultures because it gave us the chance to understand us better, and I managed to show to the fullest what my region was through ingredients and cooking rituals. This is the main reason I enjoy teaching cooking classes.

Now my basic offer is a three hour hands-on cooking class during which we have the chance to create a complete menu, from appetizer to dessert, using only the freshest seasonal ingredients. Every dish is usually introduced by a family story or a local tradition, because this is how I learned to cook, listening to my grandma’s or mum’s stories in the kitchen and watching their movements among pots and pans. The class  can be held in my family kitchen, located in a traditional country house in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, between Siena and Florence or, by request, in a rented villa or apartment. Along with cooking classes, there are also special one day or weeklong tours.

To Contact

Giulia Scarpaleggia – Juls’ Kitchen
Mob. +39 339 8851328
E-mail juls@julskitchen.com
Blog www.julskitchen.com

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I’ve made my home in Florence since 1984. I started Divina Cucina (originally Mangia Firenze) in 1988 with a simple aim — to share my knowledge of Italian cuisine and culinary history with fellow food lovers in and around Florence. I’ve lived in Florence among food experts and foodies, exchanging ideas and recipes, and developed my own style, one that is easy-going and entertaining. That’s the Divina Cucina style!

The Tuscans know how to prepare simple food from quality local ingredients. They make the most of regional and seasonal produce. That’s why my classes begin in the Mercato Centrale or other markets where purveyors provide the best from the Tuscan countryside.

Let me show you the secrets of Italian cooking and a way of life that I’ve come to love. Come and enjoy Tuscany like the Tuscans.

Judy Witts

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From one day classes to one week culinary adventures.

Divina Cucina’s cooking classes are always market inspired and include shopping for your class at local artisan butchers or market day itself in the village on Friday.
Class includes Judy’s cookbook, Secrets of My Tuscan Kitchen, allowing you to use what you learn to become a Tuscan chef at home too.

To Contact

Our website: www.divinacucina.com

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Just outside Rome lies a beautifully unspoilt area of Italy: the Sabine hills.  Discover this little hidden corner of the Italian countryside on a stunning Monti Sabini holiday. Take part in our cooking classes, where you will be taught how to prepare authentic Sabina dishes under the guidance of a local chef. Experience the fantastic Sabina warmth and hospitality and stay in a beautiful converted farmhouse Agriturismo, surrounded by olive groves, in the heart of the peaceful Sabina countryside. During your holiday you will be shown around Sabina by a ‘native’ Sabine with a deep understanding of the local cuisine, traditions and customs in the Sabina area. No one knows this area better than our tour escorts who have lived in Sabina all their lives!

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Our cooking lessons are led by local chefs, who have an intimate understanding of the local Sabina/Roman cuisine. The ingredients used in the cooking classes are the freshest,  seasonal produce available;  many come from the farm surrounding the Agriturismo in which you will stay. During the cooking classes, we know that it’s not as much fun to stand around and watch, so everyone (who wants to) can ‘get their hands dirty’ having a go for themselves! For your evening meals you will enjoy the fruits of your labour, plus more mouth-watering dishes prepared for you by our chef. We will also supply you with the recipes, so you can have a go yourself at home.

In addition to the cooking classes, Monti Sabini holidays include a wonderfully varied itinerary including wine and olive oil tasting, walking in the beautiful Sabine hills and visiting the local medieval hilltop villages and local important historical sites such as Farfa Abbey. The holidays are inclusive of transport around Sabina,  meals, accommodation, wine and olive oil tasting, as well as the cooking classes and other activities in the itinerary.  So all you have to do is sit back and relax! We can also arrange customised holidays for larger groups booking at the same time.

To Contact

Paolo or Emily on info@montisabini.it
Our website: www.montisabini.it

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We are proud and excited to offer cooking classes exclusively at Lilliput Restaurant, on the beautiful hills of  Noli. Mr. Nan and his chefs will illustrate the art of sophisticated Italian-Ligurian cooking combined with their passion and expertise. Lilliput Restaurant was founded in 1961 by Mr. Carlo Nan himself and his wife Marisa, with the assistance of his 2 dedicated chefs Valerio and Marco for over 20 years now and son Angelo, they will introduce and teach you personally to the secrets and art of “Fine ItalianCuisine” .  A former Michelin star holder for many years and present in the most important Italian gastronomic restaurant guides such as Michelin, Gambero Rosso, L’espresso and Il Sole XXV Ore, Lilliput has gained the recognition of one of the best restaurants in the Ligurian Region. It is an honour for us to present to you the back stage of “Lilliput Restaurant” and reveal the secrets of “Fine, Sophisticated Italian Cuisine” to our foreign guests! Entering into the kitchen of a real chef is like entering into the heart and soul of an artist!!!

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The daily cooking program varies depending on the season and catch of the day. Each day we will have an introduction lecture and will proceed with our menu of the day .

If you are up early enough you can go to the local fish market with Mr. Nan to choose the localfish of the day!
The menu of the day will vary and consists of:
-3 to 5 courses (mix of fresh vegetables of the season, pastas and fresh fish).
-Fish “degustazione” (tasting) menu
-Typical traditional Ligurian menu
-Fresh home made pastas
- Fabulous desserts accompanying every menu
-1 bottle of Ligurian wine every 2 persons

To Contact

U.S.A.
P.O. Box 1363
Burlingame, California 94011

Telephone: +1 650 3409752
Italy :
+39 3406088309
+39 3929862099
www.exquisitaly.com
Skype: armita.ostowari
email: armita.ostowari@yahoo.it
exquisitaly@yahoo.com

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Angela , whose passion for cooking has been handed down by her grandparents, will teach you how to make typical ligurian recipes according to the season utilizing the freshest ingredients supplied by organic local farms. You will learn how to make pesto sauce, vegetable pies, focaccia al formaggio…the more the merrier ! But don’ t worry, She ‘s going to show you simple recipes which you could remake in your own kitchen !!!

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Cooking lessons from Monday to Friday minimum 4 maximun 10 people. The lessons are given in English . They include simple ligurian dishes elaborated  HANDS-ON !! Every lesson lasts 3 hours and at the end you will taste what cooked sipping a nice ligurian wine  in a nice  friendly atmosphere .

To Contact

Visit our site here  http://liguriancookery.blogspot.com

Send email to liguriancookery@gmail.com

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If you find yourself in Rome for business or pleasure or for a longer period of time and you have a few hours to spend cooking, step into a Roman kitchen with Cooking Classes in Rome and learn every secret that goes into each delicious bite of the Italian cuisine. Cooking Classes in Rome is located in the Trastevere area of Rome, home to two of the most ancient churches in Rome; Basilica of  Santa Maria in Trastevere and Santa Cecilia in Trastevere.

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Cooking Classes in Rome is run using the concept of  Zero-Kilometers, which guarantees fresh and nutritious ingredients and allow us to have a changing seasonal menu. Classes are run daily, with a step by step lesson in the preparation of Italian recipes and after the hard work and time in the Kitchen, everyone takes a seat and enjoys all of the creations. We can’t wait to hear from you and have you cooking with us!

To Contact

www.cookingclassesinrome.com
consoliandrea@gmail.com

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GiglioCooking is a private cooking school located just off the Arno River in central Florencerun by Tuscan Chef Marcella Ansaldo. Born and raised on Giglio Island, one of the beautifulislands in the Tuscan archipelago, and for years the owner and chef of a highly acclaimed restaurant on the island, Chef Marcella has been teaching foreign students the secrets and passions behind Italian cooking for over ten years in Florence and now at her own cooking school, GiglioCooking.

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With a modern kitchen and workspace yet intimate learning environment, Chef Marcellaoffers a variety of courses where students can choose the menu of dishes they will createor enroll in one of the courses specializing in Tuscan cuisine, seasonality of Italian cuisineor Italian wines. Students are involved in every aspect of the course. A very “hands-on”cooking school where you work together with Chef Marcella to create traditional Italian dishes, Italian regional specialties or put your own interpretation into the dishes you are learning.

Courses offered include: Individually customized lesson (1 lesson, 3 hours); Intimate Dining: cooking course for couples (4 courses with 4 paired wines and dinner for two – 1 lesson, 3 hours); Tuscans at the Table (5 lessons, 15 hours); Italian Regions at the Table  (4 lessons, 12 hours); Italian Pastry (4 lessons, 12 hours); Italian Cuisine Across Time and Space: from basic traditional recipes to innovative techniques in the modern Italian kitchen (20 lessons, 70 hours); Seasonality of Italian Regional Cuisine (12 weeks, 108 hours); Journey Through Italian Wines (4 lessons, 8 hours) as well as cooking & travel courses to Giglio Island.

To Contact

Contact GiglioCooking for further information:
Telephone: 055-6145914
Mobile: +393485115525
E-mail: info@gigliocooking.com
Web Address: http://www.gigliocooking.com
Location: Via del Ghirlandaio n° 6 B, Florence 50121, Italy

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The cooking lessons will take place in Sorrento in an amazing setting in private grounds with beautifully manicured gardens, orange and lemon trees, swimming pool, typical “Pergolato” and ceramic decorations. Starting from the entrance gate you will be accompanied by an impressive array of old palms, English lawns full of coloured flowers and fountains. The property guarantees completely privacy during your cooking classes. Upon arrival, we welcome you with a fresh orange juice, a slice of delicately flavoured plum-cake and Neapolitan coffee. You will then move on to the kitchen area and embark on the unique experience of learning to cook delicious Italian food. Classes are based on menus of traditional Italian cuisine with particular emphasis on Neapolitan recipes. All the recipes will be clearly demonstrated in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.

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The cooking classes last 3 hours, during which you will take a break to visit the wine cellar and taste different kind of excellent homemade wine and local cheese. Charlie, the “wine man” will explain you all phases of his wine production…you will fill jars with wine that you will drink during rest of the class and lunch… At the end your lesson, you will enjoy a beautiful meal of your own cooking by the pool or under a “ Pergolato” or in a nice winter garden by a warm fire. You will have time to shopping, purchasing a souvenir of the cooking lesson to bring with you such as : apron, jar, or some bottles of homemade Villa Ida wine…

To Contact

Office : 0039 0818071384

Mobile :
Roberta 0039 3356795940
Marida 0039 3391041020

Fax 081 8770435

e-mail: villaida@hotmail.it

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Come get a taste of Piemonte’s fabulous foods and wines during a weekend in one of Italy’s hidden treasures, the city of Torino! You will also enjoy two cooking demonstrations by your host, Debbie Peck, author of O Taste & See Some More and Around Our Table. Let Debbie show you not only how to make fresh pasta and homemade bread but also the highlights in Torino during Italy’s 150th anniversary of unification.

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Classes are for groups of 4-6 people and give hands-on opportunity to make two meals together—before we sit down and enjoy the meals. Debbie’s specialty is Italian cooking with a focus on cooking from scratch using fresh ingredients.

To Contact

www.CiaoFromDebbie.com Check out the information about A Taste of Italy on her website. Or write to Debbie at CiaoFromDebbie@gmail.com

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Join us on one of the most popular cooking excursions here in Tropea as you absorb the captivating energy of a typical festive day of cooking and eating alla Calabrese!

Your hosts Marianna and Franco will invite you to their country ‘casetta’ set in the tranquil hills above Tropea.

From here amidst the typically warm and friendly ambience, you’ll learn to prepare and cook some of the most famous local dishes of Tropea and experience the fun and laughter of a tour around Marianna and Franco’s magnificent vegetable garden while gathering the seasonal vegetables for your class.

When you have gathered your crop reward yourself with Franco’s home-made wine and taste some of the local salamis and cheeses produced in Calabria as Marianna shares her recipes, handed down from her grandmother’s kitchen.

A day cooking with Marianna is not only a wonderful chance to learn how to cook from the very soul of southern Italy, it is also an unforgettably fun day among friends.

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Cooking classes are set in Marianna’s outdoor kitchen where you’ll be surrounded by a large vegetable garden with fruit and olive trees. This rustic setting makes for an authentic Calabrese experience as you join Marianna and her passion for Calabrian cuisine. Her recipes are those from generations past who played a significant role in her art for cooking.

You’ll make home made pasta from scratch and discover recipes of various local sauces mainly from Tropea.

By the time you’ve finished cooking, your table will be set for an incredible feast you can enjoy with an array of fantastic local cuisine and plenty of wine. You’ll dine together with Marianna in her lovely garden surrounded by olive and lemon trees.

To Contact

Visit our site www.initalytours.com

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