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Italian Online Cooking Classes

Live From Tuscany

E-Gift Certificates: Cooking Club Memberships and A' La Carte Classes

4-month Membership
$149 /per Season - 6 New Italian Lessons
  • • 4-month membership in a joyful cooking community
  • • 6 live interactive classes via Zoom—ask questions in real-time
  • • Cook with me from your kitchen and invite family and friends!
  • • Replay videos available to watch on demand anytime
  • • 90+ past classes, recipes and tips in our exclusive video library
  • • Member-only discounts on foods, cookware, and more!
  • • Wine pairings for each recipe & a new friend in Tuscany to visit

Online Cooking Classes À La Carte
$37 /1 online class per device
  • • Access to 1 interactive online cooking class of your choice
  • • Recipe, shopping list and Zoom link provided upon registration
  • • Wine pairings for the recipe & a new friend to visit in Tuscany
  • • Join a global community passionate of Italian cooking
  • • Anyone in your home can watch classes and cook alongside you
  • • Lifetime access to the replay video to enjoy anytime later
  • • Discounts for special additional classes and more


Welcome! On this page, you can purchase either Chicca’s Cooking Club Membership (a bundle of 6 classes) or individual à la carte classes.

 

Important: Registration for Chicca’s Cooking Club membership is currently open.
If you purchase a digital certificate for a membership, it will be valid for the upcoming Season 16 (December 2024 through March 2025).
Please note that recipients must claim their gifted membership by December 31, 2024 to join the six classes in Season 16. If they wish to enroll in a future season instead, please contact us at club@cookingintuscany.cc

Frequently Asked Questions About Gifts


What are my options for gifting cooking classes?

Club Memberships – Chicca’s Cooking Club memberships are available for the upcoming season December 1,  2024 through March 31 2025.
Membership cost is $149, for 6 classes in 4 months.
IMPORTANT: Registration to Chicca’s Cooking Club is only open for a limited time. Your recipient will need to claim their gift by DECEMBER 31, 2024
**Gifted memberships don’t include a recurring subscription, it’s a one-time payment. 

A la Carte Classes – Any individual online class, or bundle of classes, can be gifted from the current season December 1,  2024 through March 31 2025. One online class cost is $37.

What upcoming classes can I gift?

Winter Radicchio Salad with Caramelized Pears – January 4 (members only)
Savor winter’s best with roasted squash, caramelized pears, radicchio, and fennel, topped with pumpkin seeds & spiced vinaigrette.

Potato and Butternut Squash Crumble – January 18
Experience Sformato di Zucca e Patate: a creamy squash and potato casserole with prosciutto and a crunchy garlic crumble!

Spinach Stuffed Crespelle with Gorgonzola Sauce – February 8
Indulge in ricotta and spinach-filled crespelle, baked with a creamy gorgonzola sauce—a comforting winter favorite.

Migliaccio – Citrus-infused Semolina Pudding Cake – February 22
Enjoy Migliaccio: a creamy Neapolitan semolina cake with ricotta, citrus, and vanilla—comfort in every velvety bite!

Handmade Tagliolini with Lemon Sauce – March 8
Craft handmade Tagliolini with a zesty lemon sauce, rich butter, Parmigiano, and crunchy pistachio crumbles!

Bordatino – Tuscan Kale, Polenta, and Bean Soup – March 22
Get a taste of the rustic flavors of Tuscany with Bordatino—a hearty winter soup of kale, beans, and creamy polenta.

Do gifts for Chicca's Cooking Club expire?

No, gift certificates are not restricted to a specific season. Recipients can use their gift for the season in which it was purchased or join any future season when enrollment is open. Enrollment periods occur for two weeks at the beginning of April, August, and December. Please note that it’s not possible to join a season once it has already begun and registrations are closed.

While our recipe offerings may change each season, a gifted membership provides access to a library of over 90 class replay videos from past seasons. Each class includes a detailed recipe, a list of tools and ingredients, and a video walkthrough with Chicca.

For any questions, please contact club@cookingintuscany.cc

Will you email my recipient?

Once you purchase a gift certificate, you will be able to download a PDF gift certificate immediately after completing the purchase and in the confirmation email. You’ll share directly the PDF gift certificate with your gift recipient. It is your responsibility to contact the recipient and share the instructions we provide in the PDF so that they can sign themselves up on our website. After that, they’ll start receiving email communication from us.

General information about classes

When are the live cooking classes held?
Online classes will be on Saturdays around lunchtime in the United States, and dinner time in Italy. Dates for our next season’s classes are: January 4 and 18, February 8 and 22, March 8 and 22

What time will the classes be?
Our schedule allows for mainland U.S. time zones to participate around lunchtime, while it’s evening in Italy. Classes start 10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET / 7:30pm Italy and go for 60-90 minutes.

When will I know what ingredients to purchase for the classes?
The full recipe and list of ingredients for each class are already published on the class page, so you can start to prepare for future classes as soon as you enroll. You will also receive a shopping list by email about one week in advance.

What if I miss a live cooking class or have to leave early?
A video recording will be provided for each class. That way you can watch the replay whenever is most convenient for you.

How does it work? Do I need a special program to participate in the membership?
Cooking classes will be held on Zoom. This requires a quick and easy download, but you do not need a special Zoom account to participate.
The video lessons library, recipes, and live class information for the Club will be hosted on this website. Members will have a username and password to access these private webpages.
The best way to interact with Chicca throughout the week will be through the Club’s exclusive Facebook group (optional). Important Club communications will also be sent out by email.

Will the classes be taught in English?
Yes. Chicca teaches in English and co-host, Denise, will facilitate in English.

What if I have a question or need help?

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email, club@cookingintuscany.cc, and someone from our team will assist you asap.


WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

  • "Chicca’s Cooking Club has been a delightful experience. The recipes Chicca guides us through via Zoom from her Tuscan farmhouse are simple and easy to prepare! I would never have attempted to make gnocchi without her guidance. Now I feel confident to make it for my family. Another benefit of the class is the many “tips and tricks” of food prep and kitchen setup that Chicca shares with us. An afternoon spent cooking with Chicca always leads to a great day ~ and an outstanding meal!"
    - Deb

    Deb, Founding Member
    A delightful experience
  • "Lively, personable Chicca gave a fun online cooking experience using fresh, simple ingredients. You realize that the very best of Italian cooking is the fresh, simple ingredients prepared in a simple way. Chicca gave us a wonderful virtual tour of her home, garden and kitchen and we can't wait to go visit her in person! Grazie for the delicious recipe and the amazing , virtual Tuscan sunset!!"
    2busy2work

    2busy2work
    Virtual Tuscany, almost like you were there
  • "My friend and I made Saturday’s recipe last night here in Scottsdale AZ, and it turned out fabulous! The semolina dough was the perfect texture and making the pasta was a delight. The sauce was simple and delicious. I had no idea I could make something this delightful. Thank you Chicca!!"
    - Sally

    Sally
    Fabulous and delightful!
  • "Chicca’s online cooking classes are excellent! I have taken in-person & online cooking classes in several countries including Morocco, France, Italy, and Ireland. Her style of Tuscan cooking is healthy, fresh, and very satisfying. Her Pasta e Fagioli recipe is by far the best I have ever made. Her classes are easy to follow and the recipes are concise and clear. I love her gnocchi class... yum!"
    Cynthia E

    Cynthia E
    Chicca’s Tuscan Yum
  • "I love everything about this class - the prep, the zoom connection to everyone, seeing Chicca’s amazing garden and watching her easy and expert way in the kitchen! Eating the food after class is also pretty wonderful."
    - Debbie

    Debbie
    I love everything about this class
  • "Chicca’s classes are so much fun! It’s a wonderful way to learn and have an exceptional meal. I have used all the recipes more than once already."

    Founding Member
    I've used all the recipes again
  • "Chicca's Cooking Club is the highlight of my weekend! I love cooking something new, learning new skills in the kitchen, and being around Chicca's infectious energy!"

    Founding Member
    Highlight of my weekends
  • "I love getting some Italian feel at home now that I have not travelled there yet this year! And I very much like Chicca's recipes and love for veggies and clean eating like myself."

    Founding Member
    Next best thing to visiting Italy

Questions or concerns?
Contact club@cookingintuscany.cc