Cooking class with laughs and delicious tastings
After taking care of the kitchen at the Agriturismo Il Rigo, whose tradition is now succesfully carried on by her daughter Luisa, Lorenza decided to dedicate herself more to the cooking classes, as she has done for many years.
From field to table
Every year, from middle March till the end of April, the Tuscan countryside gives us plenty of fresh wild greens.The cheese factories start the production of “pecorino” (sheep cheese) and ultra-fresh ricotta is available again.
And I can’t help to suggest one of the many recipes of stuffed fresh pasta, a common tradition both here in Tuscany and in the region where I come from, Liguria.
Learning how to make pasta is the most frequent request and I’m glad to explain that making ravioli we learn the tecnique for many recipes. With the same dough we can also make other kind of pasta such as tagliatelle, tagliolini, pappardelle and lasagne , and of course our stuffed tortelli.
Other times I use the wild greens to make green tagliolini, or a savoury pie.
While we work all together we enjoy a glass of wine with a warm “crostino” with melted fresh pecorino and some fresh rosemary leaves that at this time of the year are still tender and fragrant.
We complete afterwards our menu with a white meat preparation: in spring guinea fowl and rabbit are my favorite ones, while pork and game belong to the winter that we have just left behind us.
And finally we make “cantucci”, the famous almond biscotti that are one of the most famous Tuscan dessert.
“The day spent with Lorenza in the kitchen was magical.
Everything was hands on and easy to understand.
I would highly recommend these classes.”
Where, when and how
During the class we prepare together a 3 course traditional Italian lunch, featuring always one type of fresh pasta ( tagliatelle, lasagne, ravioli or the local eggless "pici") . All the recipes are prepared from scratch using local , seasonal and fresh ingredients. The menu varies according with the season and produce availability.
At the end we sit around the table under the arcade or in the old kitchen by the fire to enjoy the meal together!
The best way to learn the traditional cooking is to put literally your hands in the dough.
Everyone will get a copy of the recipes prepared during the class and further technical tips, how to organize the work in the kitchen, and how to cook with all your senses: nose, palate and even the ears!
Classes are held for groups from 4 to 8 people.( For smaller groups we can open the date in case we have more requests for the same day)
Classes start at 10.30 AM and end after lunch ( about 3 hours working in the kitchen, and after lunch is served and participants can enjoy sitting a little longer,relaxing and chatting over a glass of wine.)
PRICES
From 1 to 4 persons: 280€ total
From 5 to 8 persons: 60€ for every additional participant
Wine and spirits are not included and can be purchased at lunchtime.
If you have special requests about the menu or food allergies let me know at the moment of your request.
Next Events
Casa dell’Abate Naldi hosts the cooking lessons of Gli Archi Culinary School, musical events, exhibitions of art and crafts.
Click on the calendar days to find out what the next events are, we invite you to participate and come to know us in S. Quirico d’Orcia, in Tuscany.