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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Admiring the offerings at the market of San Lorenzo during our food tour in Florence A photo opportunity among sunflowers under the Tuscan sun can never be passed up The Cathedral of Siena is one of the most beautiful in all of Italy. It houses many famous works of art. Sunflower blooms in the middle of summer are a wonderful opportunity to soak up the romance and beauty of Tuscany There's no shortage of wineries and wine tasting in our vacation in the Chianti region of Tuscany Tours and tastings at various winers in Chianti create a true appreciation for these wonderful Tuscan wines Truly living under the Tuscan sun, enjoying a glass of famous Chianti classico red wine in a Tuscan vineyard This is a behind the scenes look into the Tuscan lifestyle. It's an excellent cultural experience. Piazza del Campo in Siena comes to life under the night sky 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 A shot of our locally produced ingredients we use for our hands-on cooking class experiences in Chianti Vin Santo is a great finisher to a wonderful Tuscan meal, we'll taste many varieties on our Chianti vacation Tuscany offers up some of the best views and vistas in all of Italy and Florence is no exception Our vacations mean more to us than Tuscan food and wines. Creating deep bonds and friendships is our true motivation Taking in all of the beauty of a vineyard. This is a truly immersive and cultural experience to enjoy in Tuscany Our guests eager to dive into another half day of cooking fun and learning how to make more Tuscan dishes During our Tuscan winery tours, we get a wonderful explanation of how the renowned Vin Santo dessert wine is made All of our Chianti cooking classes include recipe books so favorite recipes can be replicated at home Our guests truly become our family after spending a week with us in Tuscany Guest giving love to Chianti cashmere goat deep in the hills of Tuscany at a local artisan's goat farm Florentine steak is a must-have culinary experience in the Tuscan region. We enjoy ours deep in the hills of Chianti Going to small family farms and places only locals know about are what make our trips truly immersive experiences The views of Tuscany are unparalleled, we make sure to take advantage of every opportunity to appreciate them Our final day in Chianti is spent with local Chianina cow farmers and Chianti wine makers in the Tuscan hills A small sample dish highlighting the wonderful cured meats we sample throughout our Tuscan adventures in Chianti We love making tasty food during our cooking classes, but we love having fun even more Our Chianti vacation features some of the best views Tuscany and Italy in general have to offer Enjoying a wonderful evening of singing and dancing at a Tuscan-style barbeque Going off the beaten path in the Tuscan hills to learn about the goats that help make beautiful cashmere products Enjoying the intimacy and romance of a delicious tasting of famous Chianti classico wines Our small group class is getting ready to make a myriad of delicious local Tuscan dishes There is nothing better than learning how make delicious Tuscan specialties and having fun doing it All our cooking classes in Tuscany and Chianti are hands on, you will always make fresh pasta from scratch Enjoying a small-group hands-on cooking class and wonderful meal with friends overlooking the Tuscan landscape Our hands-on cooking classes are a great opportunity to learn how to make the famous Italian liquor, Limoncello Our guests experience a whole new world of wine tasting on our winery tours in the Chianti region of Tuscany A great opportunity to take in and appreciate the beautiful city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscan region of Italy We only choose restaurants popular among the locals for our vacations, and Chianti is no exception. This is an up-close and personal experience on a Tuscan cashmere goat farm, overlooking vista from the hills of Chianti This is a peek of dish that can only be found in the Chianti region Tuscany, a truly local specialty Sharing a toast with our friends in the hills of Chianti who were kind enough to host us for a Florentine steak lunch Our Tuscan vacation is so much more than food and wine, it's about making lasting friendships and memories