This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Panzanella TiramisuRoasted seasonal vegetablesPasta in Bolognese sauceMeet a wonderful Italian couple, Giorgia and Luigi at their beautiful farmhouse in Chianti overlooking the Chianti Classico vineyards. Nestled in the midst of olive trees and vineyards, their Tuscan farmhouse has splendid views. Experience authentic Italian hospitality and go on a sensory journey to discover the authentic flavors and family secrets of Italian cuisine. Giorgia is a sommelier and chef by profession and owns a wine shop in San Gimignano. She has always been passionate about food and owned a restaurant for over 20 years in the north of Italy. To Giorgia, cooking for someone is a special way of caring for them.
"Three friends who all consider ourselves good cooks all learned new skills, and unlearned things we’ve done badly for many years. Chef Giorgia is an inspiration, instilling an appreciation for the culture, climate, and history of Tuscany and Tuscan cuisine. We made pasta, a rich sauce, a lovely panzanella salad, and the best-ever tiramisu (I tried tiramisu almost every day all over Italy for 4 weeks at different venues...ours was best). All this was accomplished while munching on Tuscan bread cubes dipped in flavorful herbed olive oil, and sipping wine from the local Cesani vineyard. The views from their charming farmhouse include the gorgeous agricultural countryside (olive groves and vineyards galore) as well as the walled, many-towered hilltop town of San Gimignano. Giorgia is knowledgable, helpful, fun, and became a friend the moment we met. You can’t have a better time anywhere. "
"We loved our class with the delightful host and instructors. Easy to follow and very helpful for us to be successful. It was definitely a highlight of our three week visit in Tuscany. Would recommend to anyone who wants a full enjoyable day."
"Giorgia and Gioia were absolutely fabulous, both on an interpersonal and professional level. We were two couples, and not only did we all learn how to sous chef and cook up a wonderfully tasty 3 course meal from scratch (Panzanella salad, Pasta Ragu, Tiramisu) but we and our hosts shared our life stories. We touched on topics as far reaching as Roman/Italian/American history, religious backgrounds and practices, and professional experiences. In short, we arrived as clients, and left as friends. We all now have a genuine excitement to get back home to make our own pasta and tiramisu and share our forever memorable and touching experience with all our friends and family, all of whom will be given unequivocal recommendation to learn from Giorgia and Gioia."
"What a great experience! Giorgia and Giola were great hosts and shared generations of techniques with us. They were both very patient, kind and encouraging. The setting was amazing amongst the vineyards and farm. Giola was kind enough to share her family wine with us - which was also great! Can't wait to make homemade pasta for my family back in Texas!"
"Giorgia was great. Her English is very good. We made chicken stuffed with sage & garlic,
gnocchi, crostini & apple cake. She provided all
Ingredients and showed us prep techniques as well!"
"Fabulous morning with Giorgia and Gioia! They made the class fun and taught us new techniques! I would never have believed that I could make a tiramisu that tasted that good! Our whole group couldn’t recommend this class more highly! One of the highlights of our trip to Tuscany!"
