Day 4
7:30a.m: Optional Early morning exercise with Melanie and Michelle
8:30 -
9:00 -
10:00a.m Start...
Day trip through Chianti …Today is all about getting to the heart of the Tuscan kitchen…the
ingredients…The Tuscans are absolutely passionate about using Fresh, local, seasonal-
Today we get a backstage view of the true Tuscan Larder.
We will be visiting wineries, a local cheese artisan and visit a local farm to learn about the raising of livestock.
Next stop…the local butchery to obtain a tutorial regarding special cuts and selection of meats.
For lunch we will experience a tasting menu at Melanie's favorite restaurant and experience all the local specialties…
A vigorous hike in the Hills of Chianti will then be in order…searching for Chianti's
treasures…mushrooms…The tour will be led by Gilberto. Melanie's youthful 71 year
old Father-
5:00p.m Time to head back to the Agriturismo…with our bountiful bag of mushrooms
and our new found knowledge for an Instructional Hands-
Menu for class will include the following:
Fresh pasta
Preparation of porcini mushrooms
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Homemade gelato
8:30p.m -