Tuscan cooking classes at Monsignor della Casa Country Resort

The villa where  lived Monsignor Giacomo della Casa, author of the Etiquette, is now a fine country resort. The elegance and grace in the art of welcome makes the Monsignor della Casa di Borgo San Lorenzo (FI), a haven for connoisseurs, a place to rediscover the pleasure of slowness, made things calm; in a word of the pleasure of living. Beginning with the authentic flavors of Tuscan cuisine, served in a relaxing atmosphere or to experience putting the hands on the stove! Who in fact is not content just to let yourself be pampered by the "already cooked", but wants to test his skills in the kitchen can choose the offer "All chefs at Monsignor”, Tuscan cooking classes to learn how to prepare traditional dishes. Simplicity and authenticity are the main ingredients of Tuscan cuisine, and in the home of "good manners" is taught to build and present them with style. With the help of chefs of Monsignor the guests between pans, ladles and spoons learn the art of preparing a traditional Tuscan menu based on homemade pasta, local meat, vegetables neighbors' gardens and desserts. After that, the aspiring chefs receive a certificate of merit and can feast with their creations. These proposals are valid from 5^th of March 2010 – 9^th of January 2011, and guests can add other activities to the packages, choosing from the extra proposes of Monsignor della Casa Country Resort. Tasting oils and wines of Chianti, the saffron harvest, excursions to local markets, visits to the discovery of cheese production, to visit old mills  ... and anything your imagination can suggest. Info: www.monsignore.com