Is this cooking class private?

Yes, this cooking class is a private lesson in the morning or afternoon.

What will I learn in this cooking class?

You will learn the secrets of Sienese recipes and how to make special Italian dishes such as Pappa al pomodoro, ribollita, acquacotta soups, meat dishes like Lampredotto and wild boar, as well as desserts Zuccotto, panforte, and castagnaccio.

Who teaches this cooking class?

A Cesarina, a local, will teach and share cooking tips in her own home.

Will I taste the food I make after cooking?

Yes, you will taste the fruits of your labor and experience the authentic flavors of Sienese cuisine, paired with a selection of local red and white wines.

Where do the wines paired with the food come from?

A Cesarina will only present wines from the region, so you can experience truly local flavors.

Cooking class and tasting at a Cesarina's home in Siena

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Attend a private cooking class in the morning or in the afternoon, learn the secrets of the Sienese recipes and have fun by learning how to reproduce the Italian specialties at home. Connect with local people, meet the Cesarina at her home and learn all her secrets to prepare local specialties such as: - Pappa al pomodoro, ribollita and acquacotta: Discover the flavors of Tuscany’s land with this fantastic soup-making course. From this stunning landscape, unearth a treasure trove of fresh produce full of secrets to unlock. This region is famous for its humble soups, so make sure to learn the most trusted family recipes. - Crostini with chicken liver, 'Lampedotto' tripe, wild boar 'alla cacciatora': This course is for adventurous foodies who love trying out less common cuts of meat. Understanding “peasant” cuisine is fundamental if you want to understand Italian food culture, and these dishes reflect the times of hardship that Italy’s people have faced. - 'Zuccotto' gelato cake, panforte and castagnaccio: A course especially for those who love traditional desserts. Three indulgent Tuscan dishes, prepared on Feast Days and special occasions, such as Panforte, a famous Christmas treat, and Castagnaccio, an autumn cake made with freshly harvested chestnuts. - 'Coccoli' fritters with ham and stracchino cheese, chicken fricasée, Florentine-style peas and Chianti-soaked pears Finally, taste the fruit of your labor and experience the authentic flavors of Siena cuisine paired with a selection of local red and white wines as the Cesarine offer only wines of the territory.

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About Cooking class and tasting at a Cesarina's home in Siena

Join a private cooking class in the morning or afternoon. Learn the secrets of Sienese recipes and have fun learning how to make special Italian dishes at home. Connect with locals, meet a Cesarina at her home to learn how to prepare local specialties.

Why Cooking class and tasting at a Cesarina's home in Siena is a must

This is a private cooking class where you learn authentic Sienese recipes directly from a Cesarina in her own home, with the opportunity to taste the dishes you've made, paired with a selection of local red and white wines from the region.

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You will learn how to make a variety of special Italian dishes such as Pappa al pomodoro, ribollita, and acquacotta, soups that reflect the flavors of Tuscany. There will also be Crostini with chicken liver, Lampredotto, and wild boar for meat lovers, which are rarely found. For dessert lovers, you will learn to make Zuccotto gelato cake, panforte, and castagnaccio, as well as other dishes such as fried Coccoli with ham and stracchino cheese, Fricaseed chicken, Florentine style beans, and Chianti-poached pears.

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A Cesarina's home in Siena, Italy.

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This course is suitable for those who want to experience authentic Italian cooking and learn family recipes directly from locals, as well as taste true Sienese flavors paired with regional wines.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooking class and tasting at a Cesarina's home in Siena

1. Is this cooking class private?

2. What will I learn in this cooking class?

3. Who teaches this cooking class?

4. Will I taste the food I make after cooking?

5. Where do the wines paired with the food come from?