Long Class with market tour

 

In the Long  Classes with market tour I offer a tour of the market called “Mercato di Mezzo” (Market in the Middle) situated right in the center of Bologna.

As we walk through some of the most picturesque areas and I tell you all about this city as we go along, we’ll buy the produce we’ll need for our lesson in the specialty shops.

We’ll then go on to my home for the lesson, with recipes of both Bolognese and Italian traditional dishes. I live in the heart of the historic centre, so we’ll do this all on foot!

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What will I do?

You’ll be the protagonist of the class. I’ll enable you to do all  of the preparation and cooking and, where necessary, I’ll show you some cooking techniques and secrets. We’ll cook traditional Italian dishes. The lessons are ideal for food fans, and are suitable both for beginners and for expert cooks and professionals of the food sector.

When?

Lessons are held all year round, with the exception of Sundays, Tuesdays and national holidays, when grocery stores and food markets are closed..

WHERE WILL THE CLASS BE HELD?

The class will be held in a wonderful big room in an ancient water mill  from the 14th Century completely renovated near the city center along an ancient road to Florence which was made by Napoleon

How many people are in a class?

These customized courses are for from 2 participants to small groups at most, (but I can make an exception and accept bigger group  if you are relatives or friends traveling together). 

How long does it last?

Each class lasts 6 hours (but mostly 7), what with the time at the market, shopping, and then making and eating a three-course meal. This will be, I hope, a memorable culinary experience! Usually the class ends around 2 pm/3pm.

How will the day go?

At 8,30 am we meet for the start of the tour through the market and shopping (tastings and costs of ingredients included). At around 10,00 am we go to the school, which is about 10 minutes drive (by taxi) from Due Torri, where we will prepare a 4-course traditional Bolognese dishes .

For this, I prepare the menu a day or two before your lesson, taking into account your preferences and any food allergies or intolerances, and making sure it’s a well-balanced, delicious meal that you can put together within the time available. The mean may be composed of dishes of Bologna (as most people want to do here in Bologna) or Emilia-Romagna. preparing handmade egg pasta — or one from another region like Lombardy, Tuscany, Sicily, etc.; otherwise it can be a contemporary style Italian meal, whichever you prefer, but always made using the seasonal local produce.

The first course is usually carbohydrate-based. If you decide on a first course, you can choose between pasta (normally handmade by you), risotto, soup, potato gnocchi, etc.

What’s included?

The price of the lesson includes water,  juices for children and a snack with a an aperitif (usually  white wine), to be enjoyed during the preparation of the dishes, and  good red wine  to be drunk during the meal, which I will select for the proper combination with the dishes you prepare. Also included is the cost of the ingredients, with the exception of fish, shellfish, porcini mushrooms, and truffles.

 

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I am sure you will like it and I wait for you in one of my classes,

Visit this page if you are interested in the Short class click here Short class

For further information feel free to contact me through the  email at : [email protected]

How can I book a place?

To book a date it is necessary to send an e-mail whit the request and I will reply back as soon as possible

Feel free to contact me by e-mail for confirmation of the course availability, current prices, booking, or further information

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