Florence Cooking Class: Tuscan Meal with a Local Family

Overview

Florence Cooking Class in a Gorgeous Countryside Home with Maria offers a special chance to cook in a real Italian home. It's perfect for people who want to learn about Tuscan food and culture. This cooking class takes place in Maria's home kitchen, where she teaches how to make 2-3 classic Tuscan dishes. These are recipes you can easily make at home.

Maria, a retired architect, picks guests up from the center of Florence and drives them to her beautiful home for a fun cooking experience. During the 15-minute drive, she shares stories about the city's history. In her kitchen, Maria teaches her grandmother's recipes for Italian favorites like handmade pasta, bruschetta, and tiramisu. If guests want, they can add a tour of San Lorenzo market with Maria, where she introduces her favorite vendors and explains how to choose fresh ingredients.

After cooking, everyone enjoys the meal together with Maria and her husband at their dining table, which overlooks a lovely garden. The menu changes depending on the season and what's fresh at the market. Maria can also accommodate dietary needs like gluten-free or vegetarian options.

Sentiment Analysis

Customers rave about the intimate and authentic cooking experience with Maria, appreciating her hospitality and the chance to learn traditional Tuscan recipes. The market tour is a hit, though some found it brief.

• Guests love learning family recipes in Maria's home.

  Many enjoyed the market tour where Maria shows how to select ingredients.

  Guests highlight the transport from Florence to the countryside home.

  Customers appreciate Maria's warmth and personal touch

• Some guests felt the market tour was too short.

  A few mentioned that the location was hard to find initially.