Tuscookany, cooking vacations in Tuscany

Learn Tuscan cooking true Italian style and have fun doing it. This is your chance to enjoy hands-on Italian cooking classes in Italy while staying in a luxurious villa in the heart of Tuscany. Tuscookany was elected one of the top ten cooking schools in...

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Have you already tasted the famous Cioccolata calda?  We all need this Italian, rich, hot chocolate.

We have all had a cup of hot chocolate, but have you had a cup of 'Cioccolata Calda'? This Italian spin on this well known hot drink will give you a beaming smile and chocolate moustache to match! What makes it so special from any ordinary hot chocolate? Keep on reading to learn more about the history of this decadent drink and try making it yourself with the special recipe too.

We have all had a cup of hot chocolate, but have you had a cup of  'Cioccolata Calda'? This Italian spin on this well known hot drink will give you a beaming smile and chocolate moustache to match!  What makes it so special from any ordinary hot chocolate?  Keep on reading to learn more about the history of this decadent drink and try making it yourself with the special recipe too.

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We all want good fortune in the New Year, don't we?

Considering the last couple of years that we have all had, we are sure that everybody is hoping for a bit more luck in 2022. If you want to learn how the Italians celebrate New Year and ensure good fortune for the year ahead, then keep on reading! We hope these traditions and recipes will inspire you and your own New Year plans.

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It's creamy, it's sweet and it's delicious. Do you think you know everything about the Italian dessert Zabaione? Read on to expand your knowledge!

Zabaione is an Italian dessert made from egg yolk, sugar and sweet or fortified wine such as Marsala, Moscato, or Port. Countless variations exist which is, no doubt, on account of zabaione's simplicity (requiring only these three basic ingredients), versatility and the ease with which its flavour can be modified using different wines and liquors. This is simply one of our favourite desserts!

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Do you know the smelly history of garlic?

the vegetable that has now become one of the most important flavourings in the Italian kitchen? We cannot think of a savoury meal that could not use some taste enhancing Italian perfume. No, we're not talking about a new Armani fragrance we're talking about garlic! How can something so smelly be so delicious and used so much?

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Have you always wondered why Tuscan bread tastes so bland?

If you've been to a restaurant in Tuscany you must have had a shock when you tasted the bread. In contrast to all the tasty and delicious food the Italian cuisine has to offer, the authentic Tuscan bread has no taste at all.

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When life gives you lemons, pour some vodka over them and make limoncello! Have you made this bright liqueur before?

Limoncello is the Italian word referring to an intensely lemon-flavoured liqueur most famously associated with, and produced in, the south, but also very popular throughout the whole of Italy. What is its history and how can you make it? Keep reading if you want to learn more about this delicious, boozy drink!

Please read our Tuscookany Blog posts from the Tuscookany chefs and the Tuscookany Team. Find intresting blogs from our guests that have been on our cooking vacation in Tuscany.

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When life gives you lemons, pour some vodka over them and make limoncello! Have you made this bright liqueur before?

Limoncello is the Italian word referring to an intensely lemon-flavoured liqueur most famously associated with, and produced in, the south, but also very popular throughout the whole of Italy. What is its history and how can you make it? Keep reading if you want to learn more about this delicious, boozy drink!

Limoncello is the Italian word referring to an intensely lemon-flavoured liqueur most famously associated with, and produced in, the south, but also very popular throughout the whole of Italy.   What is its history and how can you make it?  Keep reading if you want to learn more about this delicious, boozy drink!

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Are you looking for a new hobby in 2021 to keep you buzzy as a bee? Why not try bee-keeping?!

At our Tuscookany Cooking Schools we keep our own honeybees and produce delicious, fresh Tuscan honey for our guests! Would you like to learn more about the importance, and the effects, of beekeeping? Read on for this un-bee-lievable story!

At our Tuscookany Cooking Schools we keep our own honeybees and produce delicious, fresh Tuscan honey for our guests!  Would you like to learn more about the importance, and the effects, of beekeeping?  Read on for this un-bee-lievable story!

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What do you know about the Feast of Seven Fishes served on Christmas Eve?

It's a popular theme for the Christmas meal in America celebrated on the 24th December. The meal consists of seven courses each one showcasing a delicious Italian seafood dish. But, where and when did this tradition start? If you are keen to learn more about the origins and get some delicious recipe recommendations for this Italian Christmas tradition, read on.

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Want to impress friends and family, bake a fluffy Italian Panettone!

The history of Panettone lies in Milan. The ingredients added to the bread dough are mostly raisins. This cake is perfect to serve for Christmas dinner. The Italian cooking course chefs will help you perfect this cake as it does ask some skills. Tuscookany wishes you a merry Christmas.

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#Eggplant pudding with #Burrata and fresh #tomato sauce! Come and learn to make this #delicious dish at the Italian cookery course at #TorredelTartufo in #tuscany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #feedfeed #eatclean #commontable #lifeandthyme #eeeeeats #onmytable #tastemade #forkyeah #dailycortado #yahoofood #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #instafeast #bareaders #foodandwine #onthetable #foodstyling #beautifulcuisines #heresmyfood #theartofslowliving #rslove #realsimple #foodporn #foodstagram #eatesrla #cookingwithfriends #thingstodo (at Torre del Tartufo Tuscookany cooking school in Tuscany) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boow-C0C7iA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8p750na7kza4

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Heavenly G&T's at Tuscookany before sitting down and enjoying the #dinner cooked together in the afternoon! #bellorcia #casaombuto #torredeltartufo . . . . . . . . . . . . . #exploremore #bestvacations #travelstoke #wonderful_places #welltravelled #justbackfrom #followmetoo #whatsinmybag #cntravelereats #passportexpress #passionpasvsport #dametraveler #instatravel #instatraveling #travelgram #paradise #wearetravelgirls #travelaweome #somuchfun #instatuscany #discovertuscany #Italiait (at Bellorcia Tuscookany cooking classes in Tuscany) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnT7zxrgrwB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ofpk8tqkucc2

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Diamond cup dessert Amaretti with fresh fruits, whipped cream and a dash of cherry liquor. #Dolcevita at the #Italiancookerycourse at #Casa Ombuto! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #feedfeed #eatclean #commontable #lifeandthyme #eeeeeats #onmytable #tastemade #forkyeah #dailycortado #yahoofood #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #instafeast #bareaders #foodandwine #onthetable #foodstyling #beautifulcuisines #heresmyfood #theartofslowliving #rslove #realsimple #foodporn #foodstagram #eatesrla #cookingwithfriends (at Casa Ombuto Tuscookany cooking school in Tuscany) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnOLZthiJCM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=121vyo5qgwzrp

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Organically grown in #CasaOmbuto and ready to be used to create sensational dishes by our new guests this week. Buon appetito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #feedfeed #eatclean #commontable #lifeandthyme #eeeeeats #onmytable #tastemade #forkyeah #dailycortado #yahoofood #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #instafeast #bareaders #foodandwine #onthetable #foodstyling #beautifulcuisines #heresmyfood #theartofslowliving #rslove #realsimple #foodporn #foodstagram #eaterla #cookingwithfriends (at Casa Ombuto Tuscookany cooking school in Tuscany)

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Great shot from a drone of the #Tuscookany students at #TorredelTartufo looks like they are having a fun #cookingclass in #tuscany thanks to @tickerhead #drones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #exploremore #bestvacations #travelstoke #wonderful_places #welltravelled #justbackfrom #followmetoo #whatsinmybag #cntravelereats #passportexpress #passionpasvsport #dametraveler #instatravel #instatraveling #travelgram #paradise #wearetravelgirls #travelaweome #somuchfun #instatuscany #discovertuscany #Italiait (at Torre del Tartufo Tuscookany cooking school in Tuscany)

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Organic Fruit from Tuscookany looks so beautiful it could be a painting - or is it? #Bellorcia #CasaOmbuto #TorredelTartufo . . . . . . . . . . . . . #exploremore #bestvacations #travelstoke #wonderful_places #welltravelled #justbackfrom #followmetoo #whatsinmybag #cntravelereats #passportexpress #passionpasvsport #dametraveler #instatravel #instatraveling #travelgram #paradise #wearetravelgirls #travelaweome #somuchfun #instatuscany #discovertuscany #Italiait (at Casa Ombuto Tuscookany cooking school in Tuscany)

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Learn to #cook @tuscookany in #TorredelTartufo grilling #paprika #cookingschool #cookingclasses #cookinglessons #cookingvacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #feedfeed #eatclean #commontable #lifeandthyme #eeeeeats #onmytable #tastemade #forkyeah #dailycortado #yahoofood #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #instafeast #bareaders #foodandwine #onthetable #foodstyling #beautifulcuisines #heresmyfood #theartofslowliving #rslove #realsimple #foodporn #foodstagram #eaterla #cookingwithfriends #thingstodo (at Torre del Tartufo Tuscookany cooking school in Tuscany)