Cooking in Chianti

When you go to Tuscany, you'll find in many cooking classes offered, especially in Florence. Often the class is very large, sometimes even too large for the kitchen. While "standard" Tuscan cuisine will be featured, often it is what I'd like to call globalized cuisine. That is to say, some of the most famous, well known dishes are presented.
























Our group had the opportunity to take a cooking class not far from Castellina in Chianti. We were a small group of six people and while we learned a few standard recipies such as "Hunter Chicken", we also learned some not-so standard dishes. The lesson moved at a relaxing pace with a delightful chef who was engaging as well as knowledgeable and skilled.






















Before the cooking lesson began, we first went shopping with our chef to her local shops where we learned about the fresh ingredients we would be using. Once in the kitchen, we learned how to prepare; four different types of croustinis, two types of pasta, one main course, one vegetable plate and a dessert. We enjoyed wine while cooking and after during our meal. We spent a very relaxing day in a kitchen overlooking vineyards in Chianti.