A cooking course: a recreational and social occasion for discovering the gastronomic and cultural roots of an area. The aim is for the “dish” to come alive for visitors who, during their stay in Tuscany, are eager to taste the local cuisine and learn the secrets of the basic recipes. The only requirement for participating in these courses is a love of food, places, and their inhabitants.
Today, more than ever, food has become an art form. Lovers of good food seek traditional flavours and authentic ingredients by following directions found in old recipes. The rhythms of modern life that lead to hurried preparation and the use of pre-prepared products have contaminated most people’s taste buds and caused the disappearance of many traditional recipes, even from the most sophisticated menus. Cooking is first of all culture, conviviality and crea
tivity, while also representing a way of learning more about the traditions of the country in which one finds oneself. Through cooking courses the guests can learn how to prepare typical dishes, but above all, they can learn to recognise and appreciate the perfumes and combinations of flavours that have always been present on Italian tables. The variety and originality of the recipes not only offer the great pleasure of a better understanding of how dishes are prepared, but also the chance to sample all the rituals involved in a “fine table”, which highlight the quality and genuineness of local products. By participating in a cooking course one can begin to relate to the precise nature of the cultural situation that for centuries has accompanied the development of Italian history. Food closely mirrors the life and culture of a population, and is one of the fundamental aspects that allows a visitor to enter into and understand the traditions and customs of a land in a more profound way.
The aim of these cooking courses is to introduce participants to the fascinating world of Tuscan gastronomy so that it can be understood, appreciated and enjoyed. Instructed by competent local cooks, participants will share in the authentic moments of “kitchen life” that lead to the execution of various recipes. These very special cooking lessons, which offer the experience of daily life in a Tuscan farmhouse, are also planned to finish with the pleasure of an excellent homemade meal in front of a good glass of red wine! The course is designed for anyone who is interested in the subject; there are no requirements other than the love and appreciation of good food. Relais Villa Baldelli offers its guests the chance to attend Tuscan cooking courses. They could last 2/3 hours and they are for a min. of 2 pax to a max. of 6 pax. Cooking classes can be done both for lunch and for dinner, during the classes it will be explained the various aspects of the Italian cuisine and Tuscan particulary. Our guests will execute personally the menu and they will taste it at the end of the lesson.
