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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Farm to table ingredients in our hand-on Chianti cooking classes build anticipation for a delicious Tuscan dinner Up in the Tuscan mountains we tour a family farm. This is a great immersive experience and wonderful family atmosphere. An afternoon spritz is a small example of how deep we dive into everyday Italian culture Our Chianti vacation features a wine tasting in a small family run winery to create a more intimate experience During our Tuscany vacation, we tour what is considered by many, the most beautiful wine cellars in Europe Our cooking classes do an excellent job showcasing local specialties and these biscotti are no exception Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch This is a behind the scenes look into the Tuscan lifestyle. It's an excellent cultural experience. Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany The Cathedral of Siena is one of the most beautiful in all of Italy. It houses many famous works of art. Learning how to make pasta from scratch is one of the best ways to soak of the beautiful and rich Italian culture Private lunch at a family owned winery overlooking the beautiful Tuscan landscape. Our wine tastings are a fun, informal experience full of great information and exploration of Chianti wines Enjoying the intimacy and romance of a delicious tasting of famous Chianti classico wines Our small group class is getting ready to make a myriad of delicious local Tuscan dishes Good food, good wine and good friends are always cause for celebration! Having fun learning authentic Tuscan recipes from Chef Lorenzo in our private cooking class in Radda in Chianti Enjoying a small-group hands-on cooking class and wonderful meal with friends overlooking the Tuscan landscape 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 a full day in Florence with a walking food tour, tasting the best food Florence offers Our vacations mean more to us than Tuscan food and wines. Creating deep bonds and friendships is our true motivation Aside from its famous view, Pienza is home to the delicious Tuscan pecorino cheese All our cooking classes in Tuscany and Chianti are hands on, you will always make fresh pasta from scratch Meeting locals is one of the best ways to appreciate and discover the local culture of Tuscany. A shot of our locally produced ingredients we use for our hands-on cooking class experiences in Chianti Taking in all of the beauty of a vineyard. This is a truly immersive and cultural experience to enjoy in Tuscany We only choose restaurants popular among the locals for our vacations, and Chianti is no exception. The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany All of our Chianti cooking classes include recipe books so favorite recipes can be replicated at home A beautiful antipasto served by our friends on their local farm in the hills of Greve in Chianti, deep in Tuscany! A photo opportunity among sunflowers under the Tuscan sun can never be passed up The wine will be so good during the Chianti vacation that you'll want it straight from the barrel! Going to small family farms and places only locals know about are what make our trips truly immersive experiences A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy Taking a walk through this Tuscan castle turned winery in the hills of Chianti We love making tasty food during our cooking classes, but we love having fun even more Our hands-on cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn how to make the famous Italian liquor, Limoncello Piazza del Campo in Siena comes to life under the night sky Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity interact with local shop-owners and taste Tuscan specialties This is a peek of dish that can only be found in the Chianti region Tuscany, a truly local specialty Vin Santo is a great finisher to a wonderful Tuscan meal, we'll taste many varieties on our Chianti vacation A food tour in Florence and Tuscany cannot miss a stop at a local pastry shop to taste some Tuscan dessert