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- English
- Italian
What makes this experience unique is the opportunity to cook inside a real Florentine home, guided by traditional family recipes passed down through generations. You will prepare authentic Tuscan dishes rooted in rural heritage, including fresh handmade pasta, Mugello tortelli, gnudi, rustic sauces, and the iconic Schiacciata alla Fiorentina made from a century-old family recipe. The experience reflects the simplicity and richness of traditional Tuscan home cooking, far from commercial cooking schools, and offers a genuine connection to local food culture, seasonal ingredients, and everyday traditions.
Example Menu
Starter
Welcome
Start with a warm welcome in a Florentine home, coffee in the morning or a drink in the afternoon, before we begin cooking.
Starter
Pecorino Toscano
Locally produced Tuscan sheep’s milk cheese, served as a simple tasting to appreciate its authentic flavor and texture.
Starter
Bruschetta
Toasted bread topped with fresh seasonal ingredients, prepared in the traditional Tuscan way to highlight simplicity and flavor.
Main
Mugello Tortelli
Classic Tuscan filled pasta from the Mugello area, made with a smooth potato filling and served with fresh tomato and basil sauce.
Main
Pappardelle with Sugo Bugiardo
Typical Tuscan handmade egg pasta with wide ribbons, served with a rich rustic countryside sauce from old rural Tuscan traditions.
Main
Gnudi
Traditional Tuscan ricotta and spinach dumplings with no pasta shell, a rustic shepherd-style recipe, served with butter and sage.
Dessert
Schiacciata alla Fiorentina
The iconic cake of Florence, prepared from a century-old family recipe and baked in the traditional Florentine home style.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Ring the intercom when you find the door of the house
What to expect
The experience is rooted in authentic Tuscan rural traditions, rediscovered and preserved over time, using simple techniques and local ingredients. Step by step, you will learn traditional methods while discovering the flavors, textures, and gestures that define everyday Tuscan home cooking.
Along the way, you will enjoy local wine and Pecorino cheese in the relaxed atmosphere of a real Florentine kitchen.
At the end of the class, we will sit together and enjoy the dishes we have prepared, sharing a homemade meal like locals in a Florentine home.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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