General description

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧Immerse yourself in the authentic soul of Tuscany with "The Full Treat"—a comprehensive, hands-on cooking journey in my private home overlooking the stunning Florentine hills. This experience is designed for those who want to enjoy a full, traditional Italian meal, learning the heritage of our cuisine in a warm, personal setting.We begin with a proper welcome: a chilled glass of Prosecco and a selection of home-made seasonal appetizers to set the mood. In my rustic but well-organized kitchen, you will learn the techniques passed down through generations, all while enjoying the peace and fresh air of the countryside. This is your time to slow down, share a laugh, and cook a complete feast with your friends or family.𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐨This is a full culinary journey through a traditional menu. Here is our itinerary:𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥: We’ll start by popping the bubbles! Enjoy a glass of Prosecco and a home-made snack while we get to know each other and discuss the traditions of the region.𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚: You will learn to create the perfect dough by hand. We will focus on one specific pasta shape, mastering the texture and the secrets to pairing it with an authentic seasonal sauce.𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞: Beyond the pasta, we will prepare a traditional second course (Secondo), discovering how we balance flavors and ingredients in a typical local home.𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭: Together, we will prepare a classic Italian dessert from scratch—either a creamy Tiramisù or a delicate Panna Cotta.𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭: Finally, we sit down for a proper multi-course meal. We will enjoy the pasta, the main course, and our handmade dessert, all accompanied by local wine and great conversation.𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: approximately 3 to 3.5 hours𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐨: Prosecco and home-made seasonal snacks.𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: All premium ingredients and tools for the pasta, main course, and dessert.𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥: A full sit-down dinner (or lunch) featuring all the dishes we prepared.𝐁𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬: Water, local wine, and juice for the younger guests.𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: Full guidance in English from a passionate local expert.𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝Transportation to the hillside location.Additional premium wines or spirits not mentioned.𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: A private hillside residence outside Florence (detailed directions provided after booking).𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲-𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲: Children are very welcome! My kitchen is a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where they can learn and participate actively.𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Please inform me of any allergies or special needs in advance.𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞: Comfortable and casual. We provide a clean and organized space for you to work.𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫Food lovers who want a complete, high-quality culinary experience.Families looking for a meaningful and engaging activity together.Couples and small groups wanting to escape the city for a few hours of peace and authentic flavors.𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫People looking for a very quick snack or a non-interactive demonstration.Large commercial tour groups.