Our cooking holiday 'Take a Bite' was just what we were looking for. Authentic rural farmhouse, Italian hosts, hands on cooking and interesting morning visits. It felt like staying at a friend's house, clean, welcoming and relaxing. There were six learning to cook which made the afternoons fun and a few non cookers to eat the meal in the evening.... More

I woke up on Christmas morning to be told that I was being whisked off to Tuscany for a cookery course!! Who knew that Himself was so romantic! We arrived in Tuscany to spend the next few days seeing the sights of Tuscany in the morning courtesy of Paolo, Volterra, [lunch and wine tasting]; The Baroque monastery at Calci [followed... More

this was my first cooking class. Although I didn't quite know what to expect Pat and Paulo exceeded my expectation. The cooking classes by Pat was very authentic Italian cooking but easy enough for a novice like me to follow and more importantly replicate at home. Pat's cooking delicious and healthy. She also provided very practical tips, for the "red... More

We traveled with another couple to visit parts of Italy that were off the beaten path. We picked Tasty Tuscany, set in a 100 or more year old farmhouse, so we could relax and learn how to cook some authentic Italian dishes. The lessons were informative and not rushed. We all sat together after to dine on our creations. Wine... More

I've been to three other cooking tours in Italy and this one was the best. Pat and Paulo were wonderful and made us feel at home. They were accommodating and flexible. The cooking classes were casual enough that you never felt embarrassed for your inexperience. We cooked some delicious meals and Pat did all the lessons herself. She gave us... More

My wife and I really enjoyed our Tasty Tuscany experience. We learned enough about Italian cooking to inspire us to develop it further now we are home. Pat and Paulo were very good hosts. They were knowledgeable about Italian food (Pat) and local history/culture (Paulo). At dinner and on outings they were willing and able to talk about a whole... More

When five "girlfriends" since early childhood decided to celebrate our 70th birthdays together, we found a recommendation in Tripadvisor for Tasty Tuscany. It sounded like it would fit most of our requirements, so plans were made for a visit. It would have been difficult to have made a better choice. Pat and Paulo have worked out excellent arrangements for visiting... More

My sister and I just completed the "Take a Bite" cooking excursion at Tasty Tuscany. As with most experiences, there were some positives, but given the cost (over $400 CAD per person, per day based on double occupancy!), we certainly expected more. Let's start with the positives: 1) The location is outstanding - but there are many outstanding locations in... More

‘Tasty Tuscany’ is a gem tucked away in the Tuscan hills. The villa draws you in and makes you feel immediately at home with its comfortable and serene atmosphere. Our day trips were well orchestrated and extremely entertaining – especially with Paulo regaling us with stories and the history of the area. And the evenings were devoted to laughter, wine... More