About This Tour
Enjoy a fun-filled culinary experience that comprises learning about, preparing and eating an authentic Tuscan meal with a local. Mirella lives with her husband Stefano (her partner in life and in the kitchen!) in a small town called Antella located in the South of Florence. Meet Mirella at her home for a hands-on Italian cooking class during which you will learn to make 3-4 dishes including homemade pasta. Mirella’s approach to cooking has been influenced by both Florentine Renaissance (Tuscan nobility) and her proud Tuscan roots. Your meal will include antipasti, pasta, a main and dessert. 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). Your meal includes a glass of prosecco with the antipasto and two glasses of wine with the meal. Mirella also offers limoncello or vin santo with dessert.
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Meeting Point
Meet Mirella at her home, which is in the town of Antella, South of Florence. If you are traveling by bus: take bust #32 from Piazza San Marco near the Accademia in the centre of Florence. Antella is the final stop. From the bus stop Mirella's home is about 100 meters on foot. Walk along via Simone degli Antelli for about 50 meters, turn left and continue for about 30 meters, turn right (on the corner there is a gift shop “BB Casa”). This is via Parri - walk another 20 meters and you’ll arrive at the home.
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Meet your host at her home located at: Via Ferruccio Parri, 18, Antella FIorence 50012 Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/gF1tLx7jADz Ph: +39 338 159 1312 (Mirella) or +39 339 313 2961 (Stefano, her husband) Email: mirella-calvelli@hotmail.com -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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