Tuscan Cooking Class -Traditional Pasta Menu
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Kitchen has always been the fulcrum of this home, where my family is living since more than 7 generations. I have always been fascinated by my grandmother's ability to prepare awesome dishes from Tuscan tradition, always with few, simple but precious ingredients. That cultural heritage was in danger of disappearing: I spent a lot of time cooking with her, trying to learn her recipes and secrets. In the end, I realized that she had given me a bigger gift: I had assimilated her cooking philosophy! Then, I realized that tradition is not a dusty book but a living thing able also to adapt to new conditions, and even improve. I studied ingredient's seasonality, their sustainable production systems, new cooking techniques, techniques of tasting: almost without realizing it, in the meantime, I became Chef and finally, also Sommelier. Since a lot of years, I decided to share this path: a long path that is not yet finished... Giacomo
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- For single guests: if you are traveling on your own, please contact us before booking: to optimize your experience we will be happy to welcome you into an already scheduled small group.
- As soon as your booking is going to be confirmed, please, send to me a TEXT message via WHATSAPP with your name, date of booking and email address
- During all the preparations you have to stay stand: are needed comfortable clothes and shoes.
- For hygienic reasons, NO RINGS, LARGE BRACELETS and/or ARTIFICIAL NAILS during the preparations.
- For the morning of the class, we recommend to do a good breakfast.
- We need to be informed about any eventual intollerance and/or food allergies, BEFORE to complete the booking, to evalue the possibility to change some dish. After booking, requests for changes to the menu cannot be taken into consideration.
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My husband and I just took a cooking class with Giacomo at his family farm estate and it was wonderful. Giacomo is very passionate about his culture, family history of cooking, and sharing tips and knowledge with others. It was a thorough class learning about the specificity of ingredients and steps to make delicious and homemade pasta dishes and dessert. We made traditional Tuscan dishes including tagliatelle, pici, and tiramisu. We ate all three as well as a traditional bruschetta assortment prepared by Giacomo. Each dish was paired with a specific wine from the region that Giacomo chose. It was all SO good! Thank you to Giacomo and his wife Cristiana, for opening up your home to teach and share delicious meals with others!
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We're glad the morning felt complete — not just the pasta-making, but the ingredients, the stories behind them, and a wine chosen for each course along the way. Building that whole picture, course by course, is exactly what we hope guests take with them. Cristiana and I wish you and your husband many delicious evenings ahead! Giacomo & Cristiana
One of the best decisions we made on our honeymoon was this cooking class with the Caggiole family. Giacomo and Cristiana welcomed us into their home and we learned so much about food, their family, and Tuscan culture. They patiently taught us how to make homemade pasta and tiramisu from scratch, and eating the food after we worked so hard made the entire experience feel complete. These are people who love what they do and love sharing it. We're back home now and have already impressed our family and friends with our new recipes and techniques! More than the skills though, we keep thinking about the special afternoon we spent in their kitchen. Thank you very much, Giacomo and Cristiana! We understand more than ever that there's no substitute for quality ingredients and patience.
Thank you so much for these kind words! Knowing that what stayed with you wasn’t only the pasta and tiramisù, but the feeling of being genuinely welcomed into our home and our culture, is exactly what Cristiana and I hope every guest takes with them. Sharing this with people who are curious and open, as you and your wife were, is what makes this work so meaningful for us. Congratulations again on your honeymoon — we wish you many more memorable meals ahead! Giacomo & Cristiana
This cooking class with Giacomo was a day we will never forget! Giacomo is incredibly knowledgeable about his product, both food and the wine he pairs with each dish. We prepared pici, tagliatelle, and tiramisu. Giacomo explained each of the ingredients and gave us some tips for how to know you have the highest quality eggs (very important for tiramisu!). He was patient with his demonstrations and helpful when we needed it. It was an amazing experience to hand roll pici and to prepare tagliatelle. The tasting at the end of the class was incredible. Giacomo paired each dish with a wine and explained the pairing. We look forward to trying these recipes at home and bringing a little taste of Italy back to the US with us. We highly recommend this experience!
Thank you so much, Laura and Danny! It means a great deal to hear that the wine and the food didn’t feel like two separate things, but one single experience — that’s really the whole point behind how I choose each pairing. I’m also happy the tip on picking good eggs for the tiramisù wasn’t lost on you; it’s a small thing, but it makes all the difference. I hope a little piece of Tuscany keeps finding its way onto your table back in the US! Giacomo
If you want a genuine Tuscan experience in a beautiful farm with lovely people, this is what you're looking for. Giacomo and Cristiana (and their thoughtful staff and sweet children) make you feel at home from the moment you arrive and then gently and expertly teach you the secrets of authentic home cooking. I'd always been a bit intimidated by home-made pasta and now I can't imagine NOT making it at home. They demystified it and opened a whole new world to me. Grazie!
Thank you so much, Kelly and Greg! With so many lovely places closer to where you were staying, it means a great deal that you chose to drive over an hour to spend your morning with us. Our youngest came by to say her own little hello, and you welcomed her just as warmly as she welcomed you. We hope plenty of friends get to enjoy what you learned with us. Giacomo & Cristiana
This is a wonderful experience with a professional chef who is passionate about authentic food and local organic produce Giacomo was meticulous about ensuring we all developed the specific skills to recreate the dishes when at home We made picci and tagliatelle from scratch and tiramisu to his grandmother recipe At the end of the class Giacomo and his team have cooked the pasta you made and added delicious sauces (the picci with local pecorino cheese was a sensation!). All four courses are paired with delicious local wine, curated by Giacomo who is also a sommelier
Thank you so much for this lovely review! I’m really glad you enjoyed the way I taught you the recipes for these dishes — that’s exactly what I hope comes through in every class. I’d love it if you shared with me some photos of the PICI (😜) or tagliatelle you make at home! Grazie! 🙏
An unforgettable Tuscan cooking experience! The cooking class at Le Caggiole was one of the highlights of our trip. The instruction was clear, hands-on, and enjoyable, making it easy for everyone to participate regardless of cooking experience. We learned authentic Tuscan recipes using fresh local ingredients and gained a deeper appreciation for the region’s culinary traditions. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the hosts made us feel like part of the family. Sitting down to enjoy the meal we had prepared together was a wonderful experience. If you’re visiting the area and want a genuine taste of Tuscany, I highly recommend this cooking class. It was fun, educational, and absolutely delicious!
Thank you so much! It means a lot to know the class felt easy to follow no matter where you started in the kitchen — that's exactly what we aim for. Watching everyone sit down and truly enjoy what they'd cooked together is always the best part of the day for us. We can't wait to see a photo of our dishes made at your home in Canada! Grazie! 🙏 Giacomo & Cristiana
The cooking class was very fun, Giacomo is so knowledgeable and passionate about the art of cooking, which adds to the experience. The food was amazing - I can’t wait to make my own pasta at home now!
Thank you so much! Your enthusiasm is exactly what makes teaching worthwhile. Now get the flour out and get to work! 🍝 Giacomo
This was the highlight of our trip. Class was extremely organized, instruction was detailed and easy to follow even for a novice cook. And the dishes they prepared with our pasta we made were amazing along with the wines! Highly recommend.
Thank you so much! Knowing this was the highlight of your Tuscany trip means everything to us. So glad the class worked well even for a novice — that's exactly what we aim for! 🍝 Giacomo
Wonderful experience. Highlight of our trip. Giacomo and Cristiana were excellent hosts. From start to finish the class was organized very well. The instruction was very detail oriented even for a novice. And the dishes they prepared for us with the pasta we made together were delicious. Thank for this authentic experience!! Highly recommended.
What a wonderful thing to read — thank you! We're so happy the class was the highlight of your trip and that you felt at home from start to finish. That's what Le Caggiole is all about! 🌿 Giacomo & Cristiana
An amazing hands on experience. We were able to enjoy the pasta and tiramisu we created and Giacomo added wine pairings to the meal. It was a real education in food prep, history of recipes and ingredients. Highly recommend this interactive 1/2 day. We had a great time!!
Thank you so much! Half a day in the kitchen, a lifetime of memories — that's exactly what we aim for. So glad you enjoyed the pasta, the Tiramisù and the pairings. Hope to cook with you again! 🍝 Giacomo
