Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

Photos - Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany

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We love making tasty food during our cooking classes, but we love having fun even more A small sample dish highlighting the wonderful cured meats we sample throughout our Tuscan adventures in Chianti Our guests eager to dive into another half day of cooking fun and learning how to make more Tuscan dishes Enjoying a wonderful evening of singing and dancing at a Tuscan-style barbeque If the time is right, we love to get in the vineyards and harvest grapes with our winemaker friends in Tuscany! Our wine tastings are a fun, informal experience full of great information and exploration of Chianti wines Our cooking class in Cortona, the setting for Under the Tuscan Sun is hosted by a local family in a private villa Our food tour of Florence is a great opportunity interact with local shop-owners and taste Tuscan specialties We always select traditional Tuscan dishes to prepare during our cooking classes in Chianti. The Cathedral of Siena is one of the most beautiful in all of Italy. It houses many famous works of art. Piazza del Campo in Siena comes to life under the night sky Having a cooking class in Cortona, the setting for "Under the Tuscan Sun" Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy is the famous piazza of the Palio horse race, a pillar of the culture of Siena Our Chianti vacation provides many opportunities to meet and interact with the locals of Tuscany There's no shortage of wineries and wine tasting in our vacation in the Chianti region of Tuscany The wine will be so good during the Chianti vacation that you'll want it straight from the barrel! A photo opportunity among sunflowers under the Tuscan sun can never be passed up Italian piazzas are a great place to sit back with a glass of wine and observe Italian culture and lifestyle Up in the Tuscan mountains we tour a family farm. This is a great immersive experience and wonderful family atmosphere. A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy Taking a walk through this Tuscan castle turned winery in the hills of Chianti Private lunch at a family owned winery overlooking the beautiful Tuscan landscape. This is a behind the scenes look into the Tuscan lifestyle. It's an excellent cultural experience. We only choose restaurants popular among the locals for our vacations, and Chianti is no exception. Sunflower blooms in the middle of summer are a wonderful opportunity to soak up the romance and beauty of Tuscany Our Chianti vacation makes day trips to places that once played an integral role in the region's history Our barbeque party in Chianti is a great time to relax by the pool an soak up some sun before a night of dancing and fun Admiring the offerings at the market of San Lorenzo during our food tour in Florence Our hands-on cooking classes in Chianti are all about highlighting dishes unique to Tuscany Our Tuscan vacation is so much more than food and wine, it's about making lasting friendships and memories The location and architecture of Pienza make it one of the most picturesque towns of Tuscany Our Chianti vacation stops at the DeRicci family winery, widely regarded as the most beautiful cellar in the world Tuscany offers up some of the best views and vistas in all of Italy and Florence is no exception Getting ready to eat some local Tuscan specialties at our barbeque party in Chianti There is nothing better than learning how make delicious Tuscan specialties and having fun doing it The Palio horse-race in Siena is more than just a race. It is the life-blood of every citizen and a wonder to behold. Good food, good wine and good friends are always cause for celebration! The small town of Pienza offers the perfect view of the Chianti valley, a great chance to appreciate the Tuscan beauty Going off the beaten path in the Tuscan hills to learn about the goats that help make beautiful cashmere products Our Chianti vacation features a full day in Florence with a walking food tour, tasting the best food Florence offers We take every opportunity we can to have fun as we galavant through the Tuscan hills An afternoon spritz is a small example of how deep we dive into everyday Italian culture