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The preparation of your dinner or lunch
includes a couple of starters, two main
courses (primo and secondo according
to the Italian tradition) with side
dishes and a dessert. During your meal
fitting local red or white wines
will be served as well. There will be
a friendly and helpful assistant
speaking English (on request also
German, Spanish, French, Italian or
Russian) ready to answer any question
of yours. Remember
that you can combine our cooking classes
with any other activity
of Arianna
& Friends.
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One
of the most interesting and
fascinating experiences in Tuscany
is taking part in a cooking class.
Tuscan cuisine is based on simple
but tasty recipes belonging to
rooted traditions and coming
from wise farming. Arianna
& Friends gives you the opportunity
to discover all the secrets of
Tuscan food in our interesting
cooking classes. Our cooks are local
people preparing the same meals
that Tuscans eat at home, using
the same fresh and genuine ingredients
with the help of very useful tricks.
The duration of the classes ranges
from 2 to 3 hours according
to your needs before you sit at a
table and enjoy all the delicacies
you have prepared.
Our motto is: "The importance
of cooking earnest".
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The menu of
the day varies according to the season, as
our cooks only use fresh ingredients and
local produce. Here is an example of a
summer menu:
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ANTIPASTI
- APPETIZERS
Bruschetta
al pomodoro - Bruschetta with tomatoes
Crostini ai funghi - Grilled bread
slices with mushrooms
Panzanella - Crumbled bread with
raw tomatoes, onions and cucumbers
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PRIMI
- FIRST MAIN COURSES
Pasta fatta
a mano agli zucchini - Hand made
pasta with zucchini sauce
Risotto ai porri e salsiccia - Risotto
with leeks and Tuscan pork sausage
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SECONDO
- SECOND MAIN COURSE
Pollo alla cacciatora
con olive - Cacciatora chicken
with olives
Fagiolini in umido - Runner beans
in sauce
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DESSERT
Tiramisù
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Did
you know that?
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In
the Tuscan recipes garlic plays a major role.
Studies have shown that the intensive use of
garlic in Italy is one of the reasons why Italians
are healthier than many other Western peoples
with regard to blood pressure and circulation.
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