PRIVATE Tuscan Cooking Class in Fabio's Florence Countryside Home

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Fabio, his wife and family friend were the kind and welcoming people I have ever met. This was our third trip to Italy and cooking with Fabio was the best experience we have ever had. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Plus the food was delicious.

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The best experience I had in Italy!

My family and I shared lots of experiences during our 10 days in Italy. We went to Venice, Rome, Florence, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. I can tell you without hesitation that this was my favorite event! We felt incredibly welcomed by both Fabio and Christianne, who is an absolute riot, and made the evening even more special. Fabio took into consideration my request for no fish. First we shopped together for the ingredients. I've not been inside an Italian grocery store before, so that was pretty fantastic before the cooking even started. He made sure each member (5) of our family had a task to do whether it was kneading the dough for pasta, cutting up apples, or making the pasta itself. We sat at the table together and chatted for hours! I didn't want to leave. If we are lucky enough to go back to Italy, I would for sure book this experience again, and only with Fabio and Christianne.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your experience with Fabio and Christianne was the favorite part of your 10 days in Italy. It’s wonderful to know that the whole family was able to take part in the cooking, from shopping for ingredients to making fresh pasta and preparing dessert. We’re also glad that Fabio was able to accommodate your dietary preference and make the experience enjoyable for everyone. It sounds like the laughter, conversation, and time spent around the table made the evening truly special. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Fabio and Christianne. We would love to welcome you back to Italy someday, and hopefully back to their table! ❤️

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A memory made!

Fabio and his wife were very fun! We had a great time going to the markets and making true Italian meals. We had some local wine which was also very special. Fabio is an excellent chef! We enjoyed their home in the hills of Tuscany away from the city. I highly recommend spending your day with them!!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fun and memorable time with Fabio and his wife. It sounds like exploring the local markets, preparing authentic Italian dishes, and enjoying some local wine made for a truly special day. We’re also glad you enjoyed their beautiful home in the Tuscan hills and Fabio’s cooking! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with them. Thank you for recommending their experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Tuscany for another wonderful culinary adventure in the future!

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Amazing experience

An unforgettable experience! Fabio and Christiane are fabulous hosts, their home a quiet villa hidden amongst olive trees in the countryside. Fabio contacted us ahead of time to create a menu that suits any dietary needs/restrictions. Fabio helped us create pasta from scratch and turn local farm fresh ingredients into the most amazing meal, which was shared in their peaceful backyard amongst the beautiful natural backdrop. Our evening with Fabio and Christiane is a wonderful family memory…my boys were talking about recreating the recipe before we even made it home!

Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a memorable time with Fabio and Christiane. From crafting a personalized menu to making fresh pasta with local ingredients, it sounds like you experienced the warmth, hospitality, and authentic flavors that make their home so special. We especially love that your boys were already excited to recreate the recipes before you even got home. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome your family back for another unforgettable culinary adventure in the future!

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Do not miss this! We had the best evening with Fabio and Christiane

When we were planning our trip to Italy, I knew I wanted to get an experience learning how to cook. Our travel agent told us about the opportunity to go to Fabio’s and Christiane‘s home to take a private cooking class. We were not going to pass that up. We wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who would like to have a fun evening getting away from tourist crowds, spending some time in the countryside outside of Florence, learning to cook, having some wine, meeting some wonderful people, and enjoying some fantastic Italian hospitality. After we booked this, Fabio and I emailed back-and-forth about the menu for our evening. He let me pick what we wanted to make. When the day came, he picked us up in Florence in his car, drove us to his home, where we met Christiane and her niece Marilena, and we got ready to cook. All of the ingredients were measured out and ready for us to cook. We had decided on a menu of tagliatelle with Tuscan meat sauce, peposo, and Fabio’s apple cake. But, first, local wine and meats/cheeses outside while we chatted and got to know each other. Then, we cooked. We had such fun learning from Fabio and trying our hand at making homemade Italian dishes. And, we may have had more wine while we cooked. Christiane was serving, and we weren’t going to say no. Afterward, we all sat down at their dining room table and ate what we had cooked. I can’t fully describe how wonderful it was to spend an evening at their table, in their home, talking about life, Italy, America, and our shared love of good food and wine. Our evening with Fabio and Christiane was an absolute highlight of our time in Florence. I have no doubt that if we get back to Florence in the near future, we’ll spend another evening with them. I recommend this to anyone who wants a fantastic evening while in Florence.

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