Spending a few days in a cookery course in Italy
next to our Italian chef, was a great chance to interview him and ask to share
his secrets on the Tuscan region menu.
We gathered your most frequent questions and here is your
guide on how to order like an Italian on a cookery holidays in Tuscany.
Aperitivo
Aperitivo in Italian refers to the drink you should have
before your meal. Enjoy an aperitivo in a piazza
before your meal to stimulate your appetite.
Antipasti
Antipasti means before
the meal and is a selection platter that complements the aperitivo. Antipasto
comprises of a variety of appetizers like cheese and smoked meats but also
local specialities in small portions. Make sure your antipasto in Tuscany
will include salame Toscano and Toscan pecorino with chestnut honey!
Primi
Primi refers to the first course and there are lots of local
specialties you can choose from. Our favourite one is Papa al pomodoro, a classic Tuscan soup with tomato and thick
pieces of bread or Ribollita – a
traditional soup made with seasonal vegetables, such as cabbage, beans and
potatoes is also highly recommended.
Secondi
The main course in Tuscany
is typically meat as the region is characterised by a large variety of meat
dishes that are always enriched with locally grown olive oil and olives. A
classic choice that won’t let you down is GalloLivornese alla cacciatora.
Dolci
Finish your meal with Tuscan style and enjoy a local
dessert. I admit; it was extremely difficult to choose only one but I would
highly recommend chestnut flour cake with fresh seasonal fruits and chocolate! Deliciozo!
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