• Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio - Experience a private, guided market tour in Florence with Mirella at Sant’Ambrogio, situated about 30 minutes from her residence. Engage with local producers of wine, olive oil, fruits, and vegetables while soaking in the lively atmosphere. This adventure combines the pleasures of shopping, cooking, and dining together! Mirella, along with her partner Stefano, brings the essence of Renaissance-inspired Tuscan cuisine to life. Participate in a hands-on class where a seasonal menu of 3-4 dishes, such as bruschetta, fresh pasta, a main course, and sauces, will be prepared. Weather permitting, enjoy cooking and dining in her stunning outdoor garden. This is a wonderful chance to delve into the culture and cuisine of a local Tuscan family.

• Hands-on Italian cooking class in a local home kitchen
• Guided tour of Sant’Ambrogio, a central market in Florence
• Full meal including appetizer, main course, dessert and wine

This will be a fun filled culinary experience of buying food, talking about food, preparing food and finally eating together with a local culinary expert Mirella!

Explore Sant’Ambrogio, a central market in Florence and visit local producers of oil, fruit and vegetables. On the 30-min drive to Mirella’s home, hear about the history of Florentine and Tuscan cuisine. Enter Mirella’s kitchen for a hands-on Italian cooking class during which you will learn to make 3-4 dishes that you will later enjoy. Your meal will include an appetizer, homemade pasta, a main and dessert.

Mirella’s approach to cooking has been influenced by both Florentine Renaissance (Tuscan nobility) and her proud Tuscan roots. Mirella uses seasonal ingredients and has a different menu for every season. A sample menu might include bruschetta or vegetable tart, penne with ragù, Tuscan meatballs with seasonal vegetables and cioccolatissimo (decadent chocolate dessert). Enjoy your meal over wine, prosecco and limoncello.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.