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Tuscan cooking lesson: from the market to the table

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What if returning from Italy you could show your family and friends, not only pictures but your cooking skills too? Wouldn't it be great to impress them with a typical Italian meal you cooked yourself? Join this professional cooking class! You will gain unique techniques and the best tips to make a perfect Italian meal!The class will start with a visit to the central market in Florence: an Italian chef will help you choose the best ingredients. Once you get everything you need you'll reach the cooking school. During the four-hour lesson, you will prepare a full Italian meal, from appetizer to dessert. You will first prepare all the needed ingredients by washing and cutting them. Your chef will show you how to make fresh pasta from the raw ingredients and you will have the chance to knead it yourself!You will also cook the sauce (tomato, ragù Bolognese or pesto), bruschetta as a starter, as well as a dessert! The chef will show you how to decorate your plate and you will finally have lunch with the delicious dishes you made. Lunch will be accompanied by a local wine, water or soft drink as you prefer.At the end of the class, you will also get a participation certificate signed by the chef, as well as the recipes for the dishes you made. Then you can go home and show off to all your friends and family your great Italian cooking skills!
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About Tuscan cooking lesson: from the market to the table
About Tuscan cooking lesson: from the market to the table
The Tuscan cooking lesson: from the market to the table is a unique experience that will take you on a journey to learn the art of authentic Italian cooking. It begins with selecting fresh ingredients from Florence's Central Market with an expert chef. Then, head to the cooking school to prepare a complete Italian meal, from appetizers to dessert. You will learn techniques for making fresh pasta yourself and preparing various sauces such as tomato sauce, ragù Bolognese, or pesto, along with making bruschetta and a dessert. Conclude the experience by enjoying the meal you prepared with local wine or other beverages.
Why Tuscan cooking lesson: from the market to the table is a must
Learn techniques and tips from professional chefs for perfecting Italian cuisine. Select fresh ingredients directly from Florence's Central Market, with the opportunity to make fresh pasta and other dishes from scratch. Enjoy a lunch made by yourself, served with local wine or other beverages, and receive a certificate of participation along with recipes to take home.
Top things to do at Tuscan cooking lesson: from the market to the table
The main activity begins with a visit to Florence's Central Market to select ingredients with the chef. The cooking lesson lasts 4 hours, dedicated to preparing a complete Italian meal, from appetizers to dessert. You will learn how to make fresh pasta, prepare sauces (tomato, ragù Bolognese, or pesto), bruschetta, and a dessert. There will be a plating demonstration by the chef, and you will enjoy lunch from the menu you prepared yourself. Conclude by receiving a certificate from the chef and the recipes for the dishes made.
Location of Tuscan cooking lesson: from the market to the table
The class begins with a visit to the Central Market in Florence before proceeding to the cooking school.
Facilities at Tuscan cooking lesson: from the market to the table
During the lesson and lunch, local wine, water, or soft drinks will be provided as desired.
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You will receive a certificate of participation signed by the chef and recipes for the dishes you prepared, so you can practice and showcase your skills at home.