Gnocchi: Replay Video + Exclusive Invitation!
Cook live with me from my kitchen in Bolgheri, Tuscany
Ciao, I’m Chicca!
Welcome to my kitchen in Bolgheri, Tuscany.
Starting this August, we’ll gather live once a month to cook together for a new season. I’ll be at my counter in Tuscany, you’ll be at yours, and we’ll cook seasonal Italian dishes. We’ll share stories, ask questions, and enjoy the simple pleasure of cooking from scratch.
This isn’t a video you watch. We cook together. In real time.
Whether we’re making fresh pasta, a rustic tart, or an Italian dessert, I’ll guide you every step of the way.
Just bring your apron and a big smile. I’ll share the little tips, stories, and traditions that make Italian cooking so special.
A little about me
Since 2001, I’ve been teaching authentic Italian cooking to travelers visiting Tuscany from my farmhouse in Bolgheri.
Since 2020, we’ve created our little corner of Tuscany where people from all over the world join me live from their own kitchens.
Together, we’ve cooked more than 120 traditional Italian recipes. Every class is saved in our private video library, so you can enjoy them anytime to bring a little Tuscany into your kitchen.
Here is what we’ll be cooking together this season:
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Enjoy your gnocchi class replay video!
Chicca's Cooking Club Membership Registration
Don’t miss out your spot at my table!
Season 21 membership: August 1 – November 30, 2026
Class details: on Saturdays 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 1:30pm ET | 🇬🇧 6:30pm UK | 🇮🇹 7:30pm Italy
Join Chicca’s Cooking Club – Live from Tuscany!
$129 /per Season ($37/month)
(4 Months – 4 New Italian Lessons – Access to 120+ video recipes)
• 4 cooking live interactive lessons via Zoom, about 60-90 minutes
• 120+ past classes, recipes and cooking tips in our exclusive video library
• Replay videos on-demand, enjoy missed live classes anytime
• 4-month membership in a joyful community and a new friend to visit in Tuscany!
• Discounts on specialty foods, cookware and more – only for members
NEXT SEASON AUGUST 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2026
You'll never cook alone...
● After six years of live cooking classes, we’ve created a unique and immersive way to cook together. I believe cooking should be hands-on, because the best way to learn how to cook is by cooking!
● Every class is truly interactive. While I’m teaching from my kitchen in Tuscany, my partner Denise joins us live from Oregon to welcome everyone, and make sure no one gets left behind.
● Paolo joins us live from the UK to answer questions in the chat and share his knowledge of Italian ingredients and traditions. We call him ‘the ingredient professor’.
● Arnaud is the French guy behind the camera. He takes care of all the technology and transforms our little kitchen in Tuscany into a movie set. With multiple cameras capturing every detail from different angles, you’ll see exactly what I’m doing and feel like you’re right here in my kitchen, cooking alongside me.
● Together, we make every class feel warm, personal, and relaxed. My team and I are dedicated to answering all your questions in real time, so you’ll never cook alone.
Join us and get access to 120 + step-by-step Italian video recipes.
When are the live cooking classes held?
Online classes will be on Saturdays around lunch time in the United States, dinner time in Italy.
Dates for our next season’s classes are: August 22, September 5, October 3, November 21.
What time will the classes be?
Our schedule allows for mainland U.S. time zones to participate around lunch time, while it’s evening in Italy.
Classes are on Saturdays, go for 60-90 minutes and start 🇺🇸 
1:30pm ET | 🇬🇧 6:30pm UK | 🇮🇹 7:30pm Italy
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 Members page, so you can start to prepare for future classes as soon as you enroll. You will also receive three reminder emails with precise prep instructions, a shopping list and Zoom link starting one week before each class.
What if I miss a live cooking class or have to leave early?
Members will have access to video recordings of 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.
How much is the membership and what does it cover?
Membership is $129 for the season, a little more than $1 a day! A season covers 4 months. It includes four live cooking classes, plus access to our exclusive online community, new class replay videos, 120+ past class replays, and a growing library of recipes and cooking tips.
Is membership paid monthly?
Membership is paid up front for each season, and a season covers four months. You pay once when you sign up (August 1-15) and enjoy your membership access through the end of November 2026. The next season’s payment would be made December 1.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes, anytime! There are no contracts and no cancellation fees. Toward the end of the four-month season, we’ll send you a reminder that your membership is coming up for automatic renewal. If you’d like to cancel, just let us know and we’ll take care of it right away for you.
Can I just sign up for individual classes instead?
Yes, tickets to join live classes will be sold a la carte. Classes will be $37 per device, per class.
By purchasing the membership, you can save 35% on new classes, plus take advantage of the additional benefits of being a Club member (including access to all class replays from past seasons).
Can I sign up for the Cooking Club after registration is closed?
Registration for the membership closes at the end of day on August 15, 2026. We don‘t allow new members to join in the middle of a season, but don‘t worry! You can still participate in our classes – you can purchase them à la carte! We will open doors to the next season of the Club on December 1, 2026.
Can I get a refund?
We do offer full refunds if you decide the membership is not for you before the first cooking class of the season. Feel free to take a look around the members-only webpages, the Facebook community, and even watch last season’s classes during this time. Once classes are underway, your membership becomes non-refundable.
I teach like a home cook, not a chef, sharing recipes made for everyday life. Some dishes take a little more time or care, but you’re never on your own, I’m right there with you, answering your questions every step of the way.
My recipes are based on simple, fresh, easy-to-find ingredients. Before I share them with you, I cook and refine each one until I know it works beautifully in a home kitchen. Every recipe is also tested by my partner Denise and by Christine, a wonderful club member who loves cooking and helps us fine-tune every detail.
The real test happens during our live classes, when the same recipe is cooked at the same time in dozens of kitchens around the world. Seeing our members succeed in their own homes is how I know these recipes truly work. Try them and see for yourself!
Before every live class, you’ll receive everything you need to cook with confidence: a complete shopping list, a list of tools, simple preparation instructions, and ingredient substitutions and variations.
And because learning doesn’t end when the class is over, every live lesson is saved in our private members-only library. Since 2020, we’ve built an ever-growing video library with over 120 authentic Italian video recipes. With these step-by-step video replays, you can learn at your own pace and perfect every dish.
Can I purchase this as a gift for someone else?
1. Yes! You can purchase a Chicca’s Cooking Club 4-Month Membership.
2. Gift certificates for the next membership are available HERE .
3. If you’ve decided to purchase a digital certificate for a membership, it will be valid for the upcoming Season 21 (August – November 2026) or any of the future seasons. Please note that recipients must claim their gift by August 15, 2026 if they wish to participate in the four classes of Season 21. If they want to participate to a future season, please get in touch with us at club.cookingintuscany.cc
4. After your purchase, you’ll receive a printable PDF gift certificate with a coupon code and registration instructions for your recipient.
5. Be sure to download the PDF gift certificate from your email receipt and print or email it to your recipient.
6. To join any of the live classes, your recipient will need to follow the instructions on the PDF to enroll in the membership.
What do I do if I received this as a gift?
1. Refer to the PDF gift certificate you’ve received with the coupon code.
2. Fill out the registration information below.
3. IMPORTANT: click “Have a coupon code?” and enter your gift code that you received on your PDF gift certificate. You should not need to enter any credit card information.
4. Click “Sign Up” and receive a confirmation email. You’ve claimed your gift!
Contact us at club@cookingintuscany if you run into any issues.
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