Rural Tuscan Cooking Class | Fri Oct 4

About this experience

Join Tuscan olive oil & wine producer Gaia Massai for this special cooking class, where we'll prepare some favourite family dishes from her childhood in the rural town of San Miniato, Pisa. 

Rural Tuscans wear their nickname of “bean eaters” proudly – not only because they love their legumes, but because the name represents cucina povera, the real essence of Tuscan country cooking. 

The hearty simplicity of this tradition, and bold, richness of its flavours, are on full display with tonight’s menu.  

During the class, you’ll work with Gaia, chef Cosimo and fellow guests to prepare a 3-course meal together. When we’re done, guests will sit down together at a long harvest table to enjoy the meal, served by the Cucinato team. 

MENU 

Antipasto toscano - salvia fritta, cecina con finocchiona e pecorino
Fried sage, chickpea flatbread served with fennel salami and pecorino cheese 

Gnudi ricotta e spinaci con pomodoro
Ricotta-spinach gnocchi with tomato sauce 

Coniglio alla cacciatora 
Traditional hunter style stew with olives, tomato and herbs, with your choice of meat: rabbit, chicken ... or both! 

Stufato Cannellini e cavolo nero
Tuscan kale and cannellini bean stew 

Cantucci 
Homemade almond cookies, typical of Gaia’s hometown of Prato 

BEVERAGES 

A selection of wines, beers and soft drinks will be available for purchase at the event. Our wine list can be viewed here: https://cucinato.ca/collections/wines

We also offer corkage, the fee is $15 per bottle. 

TERMS & CONDITIONS 

• No refunds after purchase
• Exchanges (one per ticket) permitted up to 5 days prior to the event.
• Tickets to Cucinato events are transferable - you can give them to someone else if you can’t attend (but please notify Cucinato in advance!)
• We will do our best to accommodate dietary needs – please contact us before booking