Tuscan Culinary Adventure

Join Tuscan Chef Gigi Balsimelli for a month-long adventure in authentic Tuscan cuisine. From hors d’oeuvres, soups and pasta to traditional roast pork and classic Tuscan desserts, you’ll feel like you’re in the heart of Italy. Sommelier Franco Porretti will be on hand to pair wines with each class.

Simple Italian Pasta Sauces
Thursday, November 9, 6pm
Menu: Spaghetti Carbonara; Rigatoni alla Amatriciana; Bucatini alla carrettiera (spicy tomato sauce). This class uses pre-made pasta. Price: $85 per person, or $105 with wine pairings.

Tuscan Roast Pork Loin
Friday, November 10, 6pm
Menu: Zuppa di farro e fagioli; Lombo di maiale alle bacche di ginepro; Zucchine ripiene; Ciambelline al vin santo (Farro & bean soup; Roasted pork loin with juniper berries; Baked stuffed zucchini; Tuscan cookies with extra virgin olive oil & Vin Santo). Price: $95 per person, or $115 with wine pairings.

Thanksgiving in Tuscany
Sunday, November 12, 4-8pm
Menu: Maltagliati alla crema di funghi; Tacchinella farcita; Piselli alla fiorentina; Castagnaccio (Hand-made pasta squares in wild porcini mushroom sauce; Whole boned turkey stuffed with vegetables; Florentine style peas with ham & garlic; Chestnut cake with pine nuts, rosemary & raisins). Price: $95 per person, or $115 with wine pairings.

Traditional Tuscan Soups
Wednesday, November 15, 6pm
Menu: Pasta e fagioli; Zuppa di asparagi e porcini; Pappa al pomodoro (Pasta & beans soup; Asparagus & porcini mushroom soup; Tomato & bread soup). Price: $85 per person, or $105 with wine pairings.

Italian Holiday Hors d’oeuvres I
Thursday, November 16, 6pm
Menu: Cipolline in agrodolce; Fonduta di pecorino con funghi; Sformatino di peperoni rossi e gialli; Crostini di fagioli e cavolo nero; Torta salata di verdure con crema di pomodoro (Sweet & sour little onions; Cheese fondue with mushrooms; Red & yellow pepper soufflé; Vegetable pie with tomato cream). Price: $95 per person, or $115 with wine pairings.

Tuscan Roast Duck
Friday, November 17, 6pm
Menu: Zuppa frantoiana; Anatra in porchetta; Patate al funghetto; Cantuccini biscotti (Vegetable soup with crostini; Porchetta style duck roasted with fennel, garlic & rosemary; Potatoes baked in mushroom form; Biscotti. Price: $95 per person, or $115 with wine pairings.

Basic Handmade Pasta
Saturday, November 18, 5-9pm
Menu: Pappardelle sull’anatra; Lasagne Toscane; Gnocchi di patate al pomodoro fresco e basilico (Large flat noodles with duck ragout; Tuscan style lasagna; Potato gnocchi with fresh tomatoes & basil). Price: $95 per person, or $115 with wine pairings.

Italian Holiday Hors d’oeuvres II
Tuesday, November 28, 6pm
Menu: Corona di verdure; Insalata di pollo con patate; Millefoglie di parmigiano con verdure e crema di fagioli; Polpette di carciofi fritte; Ravioli di formaggio fritti (Vegetable ring; Chicken salad with potatoes; Cheese puff pastry with vegetables & beans; Fried artichoke balls; Fried cheese ravioli). Price: $95 per person, or $115 with wine pairings.

Stuffed Handmade Pasta
Wednesday, November 29, 6pm
Menu: Cappellacci del norcino; Cannelloni di magro al forno; Tortelloni Verdi al tartufo (Stuffed pasta with sausage sauce; Vegetable filled & baked pasta rolls; Green tortelloni with truffles). Price: $95 per person, or $115 with wine pairings.