Cooking in Tuscany

The Duomo

..Imagine the smell of fresh basel and home made pasta while admiring a breathtaking view of the hills from your window... Join us in this unique experience "Cooking in Tuscany". Hands-on training is provided by experts in Florentine and Italian cuisine. At the end of the lessons participants enjoy the prepared specialties, with a selection of local wines. Lodging is offered at villas on Florence's foothills, only 10 miles from the famous Chianti region, and only 4 miles from the historical center.

Prices range from $512 (3 nights) to $1298 (7 nights) per person depending on accommodation and number of lessons (see table below). Includes accommodation (in double occupancy), breakfast and cooking lessons. For more information see table below. Does not include airfare (Low air fares available)


       Menu sample


  Menu 1
- Antipasti: Crostini & Bruschetta (roasted bread with pate' / or with olive oil and garlic)
- Spaghetti all'Amatriciana (Spaghetti with spicy tomato sauce and Pecorino Romano cheese)
- Patate al Rosmarino (oven potatoes with rosemary)
- Tiramisu (dessert with Mascarpone cheese, eggs and coffe)

  Menu 2
- Ribollita (bread thick soup with fresh garden vegetables)
- Crepes di ricotta (Ricotta cheese in home made pasta, served with cream sauce and grated Parmesan)
- Arista (Pork roast with potatoes)
- Biscotti di Prato (cookies served with sweet wine)

Lisa's B&B

The Duomo "Lisa's B&B" offers a unique combination of proximity to the city (Florence) and a country environment, with olive tree orchards and spectacular view of the hills. The villa, built in the 15th century, is privately owned and features all modern comforts (private bath and shower, satellite TV, garden and small swimming pool). Florence historical center can be reached in 15 minutes by car or city bus.

                        Prices 2007(per person in double occupancy)

Nights
Cooking lessons
Price p/person
3
1
$512.00
2
$693.00

5

1
$726.00
2
$902.00
3
$1100.00
7
1
$935.00
2
$1111.00
3
$1298.00

 

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Note:
Prices include accommodation in double or twin room with hill view, private cooking
lesson for your party only, dinner or lunch at the end of the lessons with the prepared
specialties and local wines. Prices include all taxes.

For general information and reservations click here below:

GSI@globe2.com