We offer to celiacs a unique opportunity to indulge in delicious Italian cuisine
The cooking classes at Good Tastes of Tuscany make it simple for persons with practically any kind of dietary requirement to participate, including guests who require a gluten-free diet.
Participants opting for these culinary classes near Florence will learn how to create authentic Italian meals without gluten that cater to their dietary needs while enjoying the flavorful goodness of the local cuisine.
In our Good Tastes of Tuscany classes, you will learn how to make tasty gluten-free pastas and other traditional recipes and we will show you how to substitute the best ingredients to prepare the most delicious and healthy gluten-free Italian meals. If you’d like to know more, we wrote a post about gluten-free diet in Italian cuisine on our blog not long ago!
Don’t let your gluten-free diet prevent you from enjoying a complete Tuscan experience, where the fine culinary traditions are a reflection of Tuscany’s rich historical heritage and the blessed abundance of the land.
The Villa Pandolfini Estate
The 150 hectare estate comprises of a private forest, vineyards and olive groves. Antiques, frescoes, beautiful loggia looking onto a breathtaking renaissance garden. Outdoor dining, walks, very quiet and private. This is the perfect place to discover Florence and enjoy the real Tuscan countryside this elegant castle that has accommodated guests such as Napoleon Bonaparte and King Charles VIII of France. Famous architecture design. Shared Swimming Pool.Wonderful dining experiences at the many local restaurants, some noted as being the best in Italy. Relax at the villa and enjoy its grounds, wine and forest, or discover the many local attractions such as horse riding, trekking, antique markets, Caruso’s villa and gardens, medieval villages and Etruscan ruins.
Accommodations are in the villa or one of the farmhouses, the rooms and villa are chosen by us based on the size of the group and composition, supplements paid etc.
The culinary vacation is designed to have you experience and live like a tuscan in a home .
Located 12 kms from the Florence centre. Trains, buses and all shops within walking distance and close to all major highways. Stroll down and buy your fresh bread or morning cappuccino and feel like a local!! The area is full of great restaurants , weekly open air small markets, straw museum and horse riding .Throughout the year the little villages and towns scattered through Tuscany celebrate ‘sagre’ which give visitors a perfect opportunity to share in this unique experience. We will happily give you advice on events taking place in the area. You are 20mins to Montecatini, famous for the thermal spas and fancy shops and cafes, 40 mins to Pisa, Lucca or Siena 60 mins to Bologna, Forte Dei Marmi, Volterra, San Gimignano.
