Tuscany
Learn to
cook in Tuscany. Toscana Mia is a range of programmes created
by the De' Mari family, and which ranges from a one day cooking
course in Chianti or Florence to residential cookery courses in
Chianti with themes from vegetarian cookery through to Honeymoon
cookery with aphrodisiac foods !
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Home With Toscana Mia
Imagine
spending some time in an Italian family home, cooking and eating
delicious food, and perhaps learning some Italian, all in the
peace and tranquility of the unspoiled countryside of the Chianti
hills. At Podere Le Rose, a beautifully restored 13th century
farmhouse not far from Siena you can do just that! Surrounded
by olive groves, vineyards, fruit trees and flowers, this welcoming
home with its terracotta floors, chestnut beams and wood fire
is the home of sisters Simonetta and Paola and their father, Luigi,
and their family.
The cookery classes held by the sisters, often assisted by a beaming Tuscan
chef are hands-on, lively, friendly and great fun working as part
of a small group you share in the creation of a 4 course meal;
appetizers, a pasta or rice dish, a main course and a dessert,
which you then enjoy together for lunch
accompanied by wines from different regions of Italy.
  
There are three large, rambling double
bedrooms, with stunning views, and two bathrooms and shower room
available for exclusive use of guests. Nearest airports Florence or Pisa. Private transfers available or an effective public transport service, which costs just a few euros, with trains directly from Pisa Airport, linking with buses in Florence directly to Chianti where the family meet you for the short car journey to your holiday destination.
COOKERY WEEK WITH TOSCANA MIA
Day One - Sunday
Arrival at the 13th century farmhouse and settle in to your welcoming accommodation. From the open windows you have spectacular views of the Chianti hills and can drink in the perfume of herbs, flowers, lemons and vines which waft in on a gentle breeze. Join the family for a welcome dinner and the chance to meet fellow guests, and for a first taster of local cheeses, salamis, hams and wines.
Day Two - Monday
After a delightful home-made breakfast with breads, preserves, cakes and biscuits and fresh coffee, you will start your cookery lesson, working as a team in a lively and informative 'hands-on' session around the farmhouse table. Together you will prepare a four course luncheon punctuated with frequent wine and water breaks, tastings, animated discussions and lots of laughter. Classic Italian recipes, and regional specialties such as Tuscan bean soup, or Ribollita as well as desserts and perhaps some sweetmeats or biscuits. Lunch is served, the fruit of your labours, accompanied by local wines, water and coffee. After a chance for some relaxation, join your hosts for an excursion into Siena, where you can enjoy what is arguably one of the best ice-creams in the world. Light evening meal with the family discussing Italian life, culture and cooking often under the starry Tuscan sky.
Day Three - Tuesday
Another morning 'Hands-On' cookery lesson and lunch followed by an afternoon at leisure strolling in the grounds, reading and relaxing or enjoying an optional excursion or activity - perhaps an Italian lesson or painting session ? Dinner with the family and Bed and Breakfast
Day Four - Wednesday
A third cookery lesson this morning, and then after lunch an excursion in the Chianti countryside with a visit to a winery and tastings. Dinner with the family and Bed and Breakfast
Day Five - Thursday
Another morning of cookery, followed by lunch and an afternoon of relaxation or choice of optional excursion. Dinner with the family and Bed and Breakfast.
Day Six - Friday
A final morning's cookery and lunch and then armed with your apron and recipe book, departure for the bus connection to Florence or private transfers ( quotations on request )
SIX
DAY / FIVE NIGHT PROGRAMME - £1230
Per person ( Based on sharing a twin room )
or £1300 per person ( Double room for single occupancy )
** Based on the euro = 1.25 GBP. Exact prices agreed at time of
booking
The price includes:
Five
nights accommodation at Toscana Mia Farmhouse in Chianti with
breakfast
Five light evening meals with family,
Five personally supervised, fun Hands-On cookery lessons in Toscana Mia Farmhouse kitchen
Six four-course lunches with water, wine and coffee
Two excursions in Chianti with visits to shops/market or winetasting or Siena
Cookery book and Apron per person.
Fidelity insurance through TTA and all booking fees and taxes N.B. MINI PACKAGE FOR 4 NIGHTS WITH 3 COOKERY LESSONS AND ONE EXCURSION FROM FRIDAY UNTIL AFTER BREAKFAST ON TUESDAY IS AVAILABLE. OTHER DAYS ON REQUEST.
PRICE:
£890.00 (DOUBLE ROOM FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY)
WEEKENDER
OR MID-WEEK SPECIAL ( 2 NIGHTS ) - PRICE : FROM £598.00
per person ( ½ Twin)
More cookery holidays in Tuscany
FAMILY COOKERY HOLIDAYS WITH TOSCANA MIA:
FAMILY
COOKERY PROGRAMME
Cooking course for families with children
For parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who want to discover
more about Italian cooking, sharing this experience with their
children.. We offer 3 programmes within this homely Italian farmhouse:
 GIO
PROGRAMME: Children from 3 to 9 may have their own cookery
class at the same time as parents, in a room next to theirs, preparing,
at lower tables, their own pasta or pizzas.
MAGI
PROGRAMME Children older than 10 years can easily join
the cookery class with their parents, with their own apron and
chef's hat..
NEW PARENTS PROGRAMME: You can attend the cooking class
and we organise a baby sitter service for your children in the
room next door to the farmhouse kitchen
As Paola, our host explains:
'As
a mother of two young children (2 and 6) I can say that making
a dough with small hands is a much nicer experience for them than
playing with the commercial product. At the end they can mix in
other colourful things such as tomatoes and mozzarella and eat
what they have done.
They play ,create , taste and smell.'
Book course
Creativity
Travel and Toscana Mia also offer cookery courses in Florence,
with guests being accommodated in central hotels. These can be
combined with Italian language lessons, History of Art and sightseeing
excursions to the city's many world famous museums and galleries.
Creativity travel offers hotel accommodation throughout Tuscany,
hotels, villas, farm accommodation or small, exclusive country
house hotels. ( All within easy reach of Florence and Siena )
making a short cookery course a must for your holiday
in Tuscany!
Already
on holiday in Chianti ? Why not take a day of your holiday to
enjoy a one-day cookery class in Tuscany ?
Programmes
available in both Chianti and Florence from one day to a week
including "Cookery for Brides to Be" " Vegetarian
Cookery,
"What's
Cooking on Honeymoon" with some special aphrodisiac recipes
! - 'Weddings in Tuscany' with interpretation at the chapel,
reception and some cookery too! Special programmes for Corporate
( Conference/Incentive )
More
about 'Learning to Cook in Tuscany'
Learn to Cook in Italy : Venice, Rome or Mediterranean cookery in Naples
Or Week's cookery holiday in Sardinia
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