Cinzia was a delight to spend time with. A patient instructor, an excellent chef, and a sparkling conversationalist (and a fine soprano!). We had a spectacular evening learning about tagliatelle, herbs, cheeses, seafood, bruschetta, panna cotta, etc. and the proper way to make and enjoy each. Cinzia has our highest recommendation!

In a word this was an experience of a lifetime and something that we will not soon forget. Mirella and Stefano met us right outside the market with a warm welcome and had obviously studied my introduction. They knew who we were, why we were in Italy, what we had done, and were absolutely thrilled to tell us that no Americans ever want to cook rabbit in their class—they couldn’t wait to eat! The market tour was colorful, engaging, and fun. We then drove to their house and were welcomed like guests coming over for a dinner party. After a tour and a history of her ancestral home and family that included a heart wrenching story of her grandmother cooking pasta for American soldiers in WWII who had given her brother a can of Campbells soup that then came back decades later to find her in her village, we got to work. Stefano and Mirella are loving, interesting, helpful teachers. My wife and I know how to cook but standing in her garden making two pastas from scratch, using hand held tools that sung like musical instruments was a first. Every plant or tree in Mirella’s family garden represents a loved one living or dead. I felt like we were treated to the most intimate, educational, loving experience that one can share over food. Mirella says her food is her art, and when we eat it, you take her art into your body. We believe she is right, and we are honored to have spent this time learning in her home.

I had a divine experience with Fabio and his warm and welcoming wife! Fabio and I had discussed prior to my arrival what I wanted to prepare. He was a wonderful teacher and taught me and my partner so much about the Italian cuisine and the small but quite important elements to the Italian cuisine. The kitchen atmosphere and panoramic views were a delight and then dining on our completed dishes was truly a dream come true! Very Dolce Vita!!! Grazie for a true highlight culinary experience. I naturally can only highly recommend this experience. You will not be disappointed but inspired.

Maria was a great host and instructor! My wife and I enjoyed our trip to the market and the wonderful cooking experience at her home, north of Florence! The pasta was so fresh and the pepper sauce we made was delicious! Our lunch in the Tuscan country side was exquisite, highly recommend!

Maria was a great host and instructor! My wife and I enjoyed our trip to the market and the wonderful cooking experience at her home, north of Florence! The pasta was so fresh and the pepper sauce we made was delicious! Our lunch in the Tuscan country side was exquisite, highly recommend!

Martina is absolutely delightful, extremely knowledgeable, and we had the best time with her. We loved that the tour was in the Marcato Sant’Ambrogio, which was an authentic Florentine experience and less touristy than Marcato Centrale. Martina had great rapport with the market vendors, and the forno and trattoria owners, which made us feel extremely welcomed. Upon my request, we started with a stop at Sergio Pollini Lampredotto stand. While not for everyone, if you’re an adventurous eater, this is a must do! This is true Florence history in a sandwich and super delicious. From there we toured the market, bought some fresh produce, meats, cheeses, wine and figs and we ate at the market while having wonderful conversation with Martina. The next stop was a wonderful little trattoria where we tried two different types of freshly made pasta and tasted some excellent wine. We finished at a tasty gelato shop and then parted ways with a hug and an offer for Martina to call us when she comes to the US and we’ll give her a tour of one of the cities on her list!

In a word this was an experience of a lifetime and something that we will not soon forget. Mirella and Stefano met us right outside the market with a warm welcome and had obviously studied my introduction. They knew who we were, why we were in Italy, what we had done, and were absolutely thrilled to tell us that no Americans ever want to cook rabbit in their class—they couldn’t wait to eat! The market tour was colorful, engaging, and fun. We then drove to their house and were welcomed like guests coming over for a dinner party. After a tour and a history of her ancestral home and family that included a heart wrenching story of her grandmother cooking pasta for American soldiers in WWII who had given her brother a can of Campbells soup that then came back decades later to find her in her village, we got to work. Stefano and Mirella are loving, interesting, helpful teachers. My wife and I know how to cook but standing in her garden making two pastas from scratch, using hand held tools that sung like musical instruments was a first. Every plant or tree in Mirella’s family garden represents a loved one living or dead. I felt like we were treated to the most intimate, educational, loving experience that one can share over food. Mirella says her food is her art, and when we eat it, you take her art into your body. We believe she is right, and we are honored to have spent this time learning in her home.

By far the best thing we did in Italy! Learning about history and culture through food with Linda was an incredible experience. She is knowledgeable, fun, generous, and brilliant. Linda took me, my husband and my two adult children through the Florence market. We ate, we learned, we drank, and we laughed. We didn’t want it to end. Will not travel to Italy again without another experience with Linda. Cannot recommend highly enough!

I'm a Signature travel advisor and booked a cooking class for my clients who said that "This was the highlight of their trip!"

Patrizia is AMAZING!! Great food, conversation, authentic experience! Patrizia is amazing. We are in love! She was so charming, smart, well spoken, opinionated (in a good way!), well educated on food / Italian culture / everything, and an absolute joy to be with. The meal was amazing and we really had a wonderful time. Also, her apartment is perfectly located in Florence.