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How to Get the Most Out of Your Tuscan Cooking Class

by Antonio Nobile

One of the nicest ways of getting to know your fellow travellers when taking part in one of our small group tours of Italy is to join in on a great cooking class. The local cuisine is one of the main reasons why visitors flock to Tuscany year upon year. This region of northern Italy gathers the best aspects of a Mediterranean holiday all in one easy-to-explore destination: sensational food, jaw-dropping architecture, fascinating history and culture, and great weather to boot.

Exploring Tuscany’s gastronomy, however, doesn’t stop at tasting it. Cooking classes offer you the chance to dig deeper into the area’s culinary tradition and to obtain a better understanding of the ingredients and dishes that will make you swoon at every meal. To make sure that you get the most from these classes, we’ve put together some tips for getting the most from your cooking experience during one of our small group tours of Italy!

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