Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

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The small town of Pienza offers the perfect view of the Chianti valley, a great chance to appreciate the Tuscan beauty We always select traditional Tuscan dishes to prepare during our cooking classes in Chianti. An afternoon spritz is a small example of how deep we dive into everyday Italian culture Enjoying a small-group hands-on cooking class and wonderful meal with friends overlooking the Tuscan landscape Tuscany offers up some of the best views and vistas in all of Italy and Florence is no exception A shot of our locally produced ingredients we use for our hands-on cooking class experiences in Chianti We love making tasty food during our cooking classes, but we love having fun even more Our Tuscan vacation is so much more than food and wine, it's about making lasting friendships and memories We make the trip to Cortona, the setting of Under the Tuscan Sun for a private, hands-on cooking class Sunflower blooms in the middle of summer are a wonderful opportunity to soak up the romance and beauty of Tuscany A food tour in Florence and Tuscany cannot miss a stop at a local pastry shop to taste some Tuscan dessert The sunflowers blossoming in Tuscany is a sight to behold and we take every chance we can to appreciate their beauty Learn how to make Tuscan specialty pastas like this pici with pesto in same setting as the movie Under the Tuscan Sun The wine will be so good during the Chianti vacation that you'll want it straight from the barrel! The views of Tuscany are unparalleled, we make sure to take advantage of every opportunity to appreciate them Vin Santo is a great finisher to a wonderful Tuscan meal, we'll taste many varieties on our Chianti vacation There is nothing better than learning how make delicious Tuscan specialties and having fun doing it Guest giving love to Chianti cashmere goat deep in the hills of Tuscany at a local artisan's goat farm Florentine steak is a must-have culinary experience in the Tuscan region. We enjoy ours deep in the hills of Chianti Our cooking classes do an excellent job showcasing local specialties and these biscotti are no exception A beautiful antipasto served by our friends on their local farm in the hills of Greve in Chianti, deep in Tuscany! Taking in all of the beauty of a vineyard. This is a truly immersive and cultural experience to enjoy in Tuscany Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world Our guests truly become our family after spending a week with us in Tuscany Our cooking class in Cortona, the setting for Under the Tuscan Sun is hosted by a local family in a private villa Our final day in Chianti is spent with local Chianina cow farmers and Chianti wine makers in the Tuscan hills During our Tuscany vacation, we tour what is considered by many, the most beautiful wine cellars in Europe We take every opportunity we can to have fun as we galavant through the Tuscan hills Our Chianti vacation features a full day in Florence with a walking food tour, tasting the best food Florence offers A photo opportunity among sunflowers under the Tuscan sun can never be passed up Our barbeque party in Chianti is a great time to relax by the pool an soak up some sun before a night of dancing and fun Our Chianti vacation features some of the best views Tuscany and Italy in general have to offer Our Chianti vacation features a wine tasting in a small family run winery to create a more intimate experience All our cooking classes in Tuscany and Chianti are hands on, you will always make fresh pasta from scratch Getting ready to eat some local Tuscan specialties at our barbeque party in Chianti A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy Italian piazzas are a great place to sit back with a glass of wine and observe Italian culture and lifestyle During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity interact with local shop-owners and taste Tuscan specialties Going to small family farms and places only locals know about are what make our trips truly immersive experiences Our hands-on cooking classes in Chianti are all about highlighting dishes unique to Tuscany