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Castagneto Carducci – Bolgheri, Toscana

Ciao, I’m Chicca. I have been teaching Tuscan cooking classes for over 20 years in our farmhouse located on The wine Road that leads to Bolgheri, known for some of the finest wines in the world.
I teach in person cooking classes as well as online live cooking classes. We also offer a weeklong cooking vacation and variety of  food & wine tours in our unique medioeval villages and stunning wineries.
If you like to cook authentic homefood and traditional recipes in the Tuscan countryside, join me in my kitchen!

ONLINE LIVE COOKING CLASSES

Join our popular Chicca's Cooking Club, to learn authentic Italian cuisine from the comfort of your kitchen. You'll be part of a large community of almost 200 food lovers and we'll connect two times a month to cook traditional family's recipes. I’ll be guiding you LIVE from Tuscany through various recipes, answering your questions in real time. You can just watch … or you can cook right along with me like a real Italian in your kitchen!
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PRIVATE ONLINE COOKING CLASSES & EVENTS

Our virtual cooking experiences are perfect for celebrating a special day: corporate team building, networking with clients or a special occasion with your family and friends. We can design your event to meet any need. We would provide a private, online cooking class connecting from 10 up to 500 devices, no matter how many people are attending the class behind the screen. Share a unique experience from Tuscany, try something fun and new together!
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BOLGHERI FOOD & WINE DAY TOURS

Discover with us unique medieval villages, local products, culinary excellence and world-class wines on our Tuscan Food Tours. We’ll walk through our charming towns and introduce you to great food specialties while telling you stories about their history and culture. We’ll take you away from the crowds, sharing with you a delicious and memorable experience in two of the best towns in Tuscany!
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PRIVATE HANDS-ON COOKING CLASSES

We offer a variety of courses also combined with wine tastings. During our in-person cooking classes, we will prepare a complete menu from scratch using traditional recipes passed down in my family. We’ll pair fresh, seasonal ingredients with world-class Bolgheri DOC wines. You'll learn the secrets of Italian cuisine! When the pandemic hit, we paused the in-person cooking classes but we hope to come back soon!
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LA CASA TOSCANA - RENTALS

In our property, located on ‘La Strada del Vino’ between Castagneto Carducci and Bolgheri, we have two spacious apartments for rent, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. We're only 6 km away from the crystal-clear Mediterranean, and whether you are interested in food and wine, cycling, swimming, family activities, or just relaxing, La Casa Toscana is the perfect place for you.
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FOOD & WINE WEEKLONG TRIPS

Live with us an authentic experience of life in Tuscany! Throughout the week we’ll dive into the food and wine culture of our Bolgheri region, learning to master traditional Italian recipes and sipping amazing wines. Every day a wine maker will delight us with his knowledge of wine and more. We’ll discover medieval villages, meet local producers, taste food specialties in the heart of the Tuscan countryside.
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Rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor, Google & Facebook

Hello!

I founded  Cooking in Tuscany, a culinary school and association that spreads the traditional-Italian and the typical-Tuscan cuisine in Italy and abroad. For over 20 years, I have cooked and shared authentic Italian recipes passed down in my family for generations with guests from all over the world. I believe in home cooking, in the power of fresh and good ingredients.
Two staples in my kitchen are my extra virgin olive oil, pressed from the olives that grow on my property, and fresh-cut herbs from the garden.
I love good food, good wine and one magic ingredient: GOOD COMPANY !
Join me in my kitchen to discover the true depth of one of the world’s richest culinary cultures.

 Bien sûr, je peux faire les cours en français !
 Le lezioni sono anche in italiano!

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TestimonialsOUR CUSTOMERS SAY

  • " Chicca is the most gracious hostess.
    Her recipes are so delicious. Your family will always ask for more ! "
    Toni M.
    WEST SPRINGFIELD, VT


  • " I would highly recommend Chicca's cooking classes and recipes! We can't stop making them after the wonderful experience with her in September. Here we are in Boulder, Colorado enjoying her recipes. "
    Joseffa M.
    BOULDER, CO


  • " Treat yourself to a wonderful experience and join Chicca at her charming Tuscan country house for an unforgettable immersion in Italian culture. I’ve been cooking with her many times and witnessed first hand how truly unique these moments are, preparing meals and eating together in her house. Many of my culinary skills have been learned cooking with Chicca and spending time with her in the kitchen is always memorable. "
    Mark M.
    DETROIT, MI


  • " Thank you so much for enabling me to feel these words first hand. The simple life of getting ingredients for dinner & making it with your friends & neighbors is to be cherished. Your vacation tours will help people appreciate the simple, but enriching parts of life. The true Tuscan dream can be shared, even if only for a week..."
    Paul C.
    VANCOUVER, BC


  • " We spent last evening at Chicca's as part of our bike tour. It was the highlight of the trip! Chicca was incredible. I learned helpful tips to improve my Italian cooking and can wait to get home to try them on our family. The food was the best ever and Chicca's warm and generous hospitality will remain with me as I relive the highlights our trip. Thanks for a memorable evening ! "
    MaryAnne W.
    WILLISTON, VT


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