My Tuscan Table Italian Cooking Classes

My Tuscan Table Italian Cooking Classes Hands-on authentic and convenient Italian Cooking classes.

Ciao a Tutti!Hungry? Hungry for an authentic Tuscan meal? Hungry for an authentic and convenient Tuscan meal that you ca...
03/24/2024

Ciao a Tutti!
Hungry?
Hungry for an authentic Tuscan meal? Hungry for an authentic and convenient Tuscan meal that you can make at home?
Savor the art of Tuscan cooking and have fun doing it! We will customize a private cooking class to your delight and our intimate setting is perfect in “my little corner of Tuscany”…located in Boulder City (30 miles SE of Las Vegas).
Message me for more information.

Ciao a tutti. As a result of the ongoing variance, complications in state, local and CDC requirements, My Tuscan Table I...
02/02/2022

Ciao a tutti. As a result of the ongoing variance, complications in state, local and CDC requirements, My Tuscan Table Italian Cooking Classes is closed until further notice. I believed that upon my return from Italy October
2021, that I would again be able to offer hands-on, authentic and convenient dishes in an upbeat and fun Tuscan atmosphere; but it is still not to be. Conviviality around My Tuscan Table will have to wait a bit longer. Around your table, I wish you and your family happy conversation, good Italian flavors, wine, laughter and love!!

As a result of the ongoing variance, complications and state, local and CDC requirements, My Tuscan Table Italian Cookin...
02/02/2022

As a result of the ongoing variance, complications and state, local and CDC requirements, My Tuscan Table Italian Cooking Classes is closed until further notice. I believed that upon my return from Italy October 2021, that I would again be able to offer hands-on, authentic and convenient Italian dishes in an upbeat and fun Tuscan atmosphere; but it is still not to be. Conviviality around My Tuscan Table will have to wait a bit longer. I wish you and your family happy conversation, good Italian flavors, wine, laughter!!

Ciao a tutti! Please stay tuned. Upon my return from Italy, classes will resume in October 2021. A presto.
08/02/2021

Ciao a tutti! Please stay tuned. Upon my return from Italy, classes will resume in October 2021. A presto.

𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗𝑪𝒊𝒂𝒐 𝒂 𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒊. 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆.To this date, there is still no indic...
06/18/2020

𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗

𝑪𝒊𝒂𝒐 𝒂 𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒊. 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆.
To this date, there is still no indication as to when or how home based cooking classes will resume. Since Italian Cooking truly uses all five senses, it is important to offer my guests a hands-on adventure in the kitchen and in person. In tandem, discovering new dishes and recipes in a fun and upbeat small group environment also promotes better learning and the opportunity to develop confidence and friendships.

So, with the utmost concern for the health, wellness, and safety of my guests and community, and with a heavy heart, I have made the difficult decision to close 𝑀𝑦 𝑇𝑢𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑇𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝐼𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠 until further notice. When it is safe to re-open, I will share the information on my website and media platforms. Until then, 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬/𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝.
Please email me at [email protected], providing your address and any pertinent information, so I can quickly process your refund.
I have been honored during this last year, to sit beside you at my Tuscan table, sharing Italy’s culinary traditions and techniques, experiences and culture.
Grazie mille for your understanding and continued support. Be safe and healthy.
Until we meet again, 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂

𝟔/𝟏/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑷𝒀 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔:On the Brighter side of life...which I sure need.A 113-year-old woman, believed to be the oldes...
06/02/2020

𝟔/𝟏/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑷𝒀 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔:
On the Brighter side of life...which I sure need.
A 113-year-old woman, believed to be the oldest person in Spain, has beaten coronavirus. Maria Branyas, who was born in San Francisco in 1907, was infected with the disease at her care home in April. The mother-of-three battled the virus in isolation for weeks, with one single employer decked in protective gear visiting her.

𝟔/𝟏/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑭𝑼𝑵 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔:Why run through a field of wheat when you can eat in one – alone?If you want to dine out and you ...
06/02/2020

𝟔/𝟏/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑭𝑼𝑵 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔:

Why run through a field of wheat when you can eat in one – alone?
If you want to dine out and you live in Sweden, you can now visit a one-seat restaurant which is serving three-course gourmet meals in a field. Spectators are banned and the view is good.
The creators of Bord For En, promise no interaction with others as diners (one a day) sit at a single table and chair. The price guests pay is up to them.

𝟓/𝟐𝟏/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔...The last class that 𝑀𝑦 𝑇𝑢𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑇𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 held before the quarantine, was on March 13! The Menu was "𝑺𝑶...
05/21/2020

𝟓/𝟐𝟏/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔...
The last class that 𝑀𝑦 𝑇𝑢𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑇𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 held before the quarantine, was on March 13! The Menu was "𝑺𝑶𝑼𝑷𝑺: 𝑴𝑶𝑹𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑵 𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑶𝑵𝑬," including Tuscan Farro and Butternut Squash Stew, My Nonna's Abruzzo Sausage, Green Bean and Potato Stew, Pasta e Fagioli and a light dessert of Sweet Ricotta with Strawberries. What fun, laughter, conversation and food we shared! Can't wait to be together again!!

05/19/2020

𝟓/𝟏𝟗/𝟐𝟎 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒆/𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒅???
Ciao Everyone! I hope this finds you well. 🌻
With restaurants still closed for everything but takeout, we are forced to spend even more time in our kitchens, so my hope is that sharing authentic and convenient Italian Recipes with you has improved your quarantine experience, even if just a little. The recipes shared are from menus at 𝑀𝑦 𝑇𝑢𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑇𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠, and use the most common ingredients found in your pantries.
𝑺𝒐, 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒘, 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆?
𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚 𝒊𝒕?
𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒉?
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒍𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒚?
You can answer here or to me directly via Messenger, Email or Text. 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑧𝑖𝑒.

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝑺𝑰𝑳𝑽𝑬𝑹 𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑺Ciao a tutti. Hello friends.I'm back from a week with my oldest, my daughter, Heather. To ...
05/17/2020

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝑺𝑰𝑳𝑽𝑬𝑹 𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑺
Ciao a tutti. Hello friends.
I'm back from a week with my oldest, my daughter, Heather.
To have her home, if even for a short time, is a blessing I always look forward to and thoroughly enjoy. It awakens the (adult) child in me, with an excitement liking the unwrapping of a present under a Christmas tree! That admission may sound a bit silly, but she lives in Oakland and I see her only a few times a year; so truly, each time is a present.

She arrived on Southwest, via empty airports – ghost towns: no lines, no waiting. Traveling inside a sterile plane, wearing a mask, gloves, and passengers seated in every other seat. Precautions. Traveling: how ordinary that would have been a couple of months ago. How altered and disconcerting it is today.

Like you, we passed many hours conversing about the impact covid has had on our lives. As a Fine Wine Specialist, introducing and selling fine wines to restaurants, she is on furlough; no job. Her boyfriend too, has lost his position as a Sommelier. The restaurant world, which has taken a huge hit, may never be the same, impacting both of them and so many others; how will restaurants operate when the world does “open?”

But yet…our time together was fun, exhilarating and filled with love!

We shared many memories of childhood, family, friends and life; even if not all happy. We spent hours going through boxes and drawers of old family photos…remember when? Examining long forgotten treasures stored away, brought smiles, laughter and tears, to our hearts and faces! We cooked, baked, tasted and enjoyed wines together, something we rarely get to do. She even made her first batch of cantucci, the Italian cookie that is referred to as “biscotti” here in the states. Oh, and they were deliziosi!

Our time together was surely a gift, for it gave us precious moments to spend together heart to heart, time that distance can prevent, and normal throngs of daily life make unattainable. It was pure rejuvenation, a “silver” lining around the black cloud surrounding us all, called covid-19.
May you find your “silver” lining, too.

05/07/2020

𝟓/𝟕/𝟐𝟎 #𝟏𝟓
𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙖???
Ciao a tutti! I hope this finds you and your family sane and well. I have received some questions about the right way to cook pasta, “Is it done when you throw a piece on the wall and it sticks? Is olive oil added to prevent sticking? Is the pasta rinsed after cooking?” So, here I give you 6 tips for cooking your pasta to (al dente) perfection:

1. 𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒕: The bigger the better! The pasta needs enough room “to swim freely!”

2. 𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓: Don’t use less than 3 quarts of water for your pasta, regardless of how much you’re making. In fact, use 5 to 6 quarts of water per pound of pasta. If there’s not enough water, the starches don’t have sufficient room to dilute and the pasta will become gummy.

3. 𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒕: Add salt once the water begins to boil, but before you add the pasta. Let the water return to a boil again before adding your macaroni. Use about 2 tbsp. large grain kosher style salt per 5 quarts of water. That’s right, the pasta water should taste like the sea; yes, the salty sea!

4. 𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒂: Follow the directions on your dried pasta package for “al dente” pasta, stirring the pasta often to avoid sticking. Start testing it about 3 minutes before the cook-time on the package, cooking it to your liking. Keep in mind, pasta is like a sponge, absorbing the liquid in which it’s immersed. Finalizing the cooking time immersed in a cooking sauce, will flavor the pasta more. 𝑆𝑜, ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒’𝑠 𝑎 𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘:

5. 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆: One minute before the cooking time is over, pour one or two table spoons of the pasta cooking water into the pan where you are heating the sauce.

6. 𝑻𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒂𝒖𝒄𝒆: Strain the pasta out of the water pot and put it directly into the sauce pan, mixing them together. End the pasta cooking time in the sauce pan, by allowing the pasta and sauce mixture to heat for a minute or so, then removing the pan from heat to serve. 𝐵𝑢𝑜𝑛 𝐴𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑜!

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