The Easter holidays have come and gone — we celebrated with good food, a few drops of rain, and a lot of bread made by my daughter Elsa, who just discovered the joy of making sourdough by hand. I gave her some of my starter and the recipe, and voilà — I’ve passed down something beautiful to another generation. It’s so magical baking bread from scratch, and seeing your daughter fall in love with it is so precious.

Just before Easter, we had the pleasure of hosting two absolutely lovely ladies from Canada for one of our food and wine trips. Michelle came here with a dream — to taste Sassicaia. It’s not just a wine, it’s the rock star of the Bolgheri DOC, and it just so happens to be produced not far from where we live.

If you want to learn more, you can read this article on my blog: https://cookingintuscany.cc/2024/06/03/sassicaia-winery-the-story-of-a-super-tuscan-wine/

Back home in Canada, it’s incredibly hard to find, but here? She got to taste it twice! And in true generous spirit, she brought a bottle of Sassicaia 2021 to our cooking class to celebrate her travel partner Colleen. A seriously special moment.

Even better? Michelle got to snap a photo with her precious bottle right in the vineyards of Sassicaia — thanks to Arnaud, who helped her sneak in for the fancy shot. It was one of those little travel moments that feels straight out of a dream.

We had so much fun with them — and at their request, we visited Ornellaia winery, another world-renowned winery, and tasted a beautiful range from some of the region’s best local producers. It was the kind of intimate, easygoing trip where by the end, you really feel like family. Sharing meals, wine, stories… it doesn’t get much better.

We offer these trips to very small groups, so they stay personal, cozy, and full of real connection. If you’re ever curious or want to come along for the ride — just reach out! We’d love to have you.

More soon…we’re starting in a few days another trip, with four ladies from US. Nancy, a member of the cooking club, is bringing her friends in Tuscany!

Love from Tuscany,
Chicca & Arnaud