Description
👩🍳 A Hands-On, Heartfelt Culinary Experience
Under the guidance of our expert local chef, you’ll discover how something so humble as potatoes, flour, and a pinch of salt can transform into a soft, pillowy masterpiece. We’ll start with a warm welcome and a short introduction to the cultural story behind gnocchi and gnudi — exploring their origins, regional variations, and how they’ve become a symbol of Italian family life.
Then, apron on, you’ll roll up your sleeves and get cooking. Step by step, you’ll learn how to make gnocchi from scratch, using fresh, seasonal ingredients carefully chosen by the chef that day. Each session is slightly different — in true Italian style, we cook “a fantasia”, adapting to the seasons and what’s best in the local markets. One day it might be tender potato gnocchi with a vibrant tomato-basil sauce, another day delicate pumpkin gnocchi in a sage butter glaze.
🌿 Discover “Gnudi” — Tuscany’s Hidden Gem
But the real surprise of this class is the gnudi — a true Tuscan treasure that few outside Italy have ever tasted. The name literally means “naked”, because these soft, ricotta-and-spinach dumplings are like the filling of ravioli without the pasta shell. Light, creamy, and bursting with flavor, they represent the rustic elegance of Tuscany — a cuisine that values simplicity, freshness, and authenticity.
As you prepare your gnudi, you’ll also learn about the ingredients that make this region so special: local ricotta, fresh greens from the countryside, and traditional herbs that bring out the soul of each dish.
🍷 From Kitchen to Table
Once the cooking is done, it’s time for the best part — the tasting session! Gather around the table with your fellow travelers, share stories, and enjoy the fruits of your labor accompanied by a good glass of Tuscan wine. This is not just a cooking class — it’s an intimate cultural exchange, a moment to slow down, savor, and experience Italian hospitality at its finest.
🧑🎓 What You’ll Learn and Experience
Welcome and introduction to gnocchi & gnudi in Italian and Tuscan tradition
Hands-on preparation of gnocchi using fresh, seasonal ingredients
Preparation of traditional Tuscan gnudi with ricotta and spinach
Final tasting of all dishes prepared during the class
By the end of this experience, you’ll not only take home new skills but also a piece of Italy’s culinary soul. You’ll be able to recreate these comforting recipes for friends and family — bringing a touch of Florence to your own kitchen, wherever you are in the world.
📍 Details
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Group size: Maximum 10 participants
Location: SiChef Cooking Experience, Florence
Whether you’re a beginner or a passionate home cook, this class is perfect for anyone who wants to discover the real flavors of Tuscany in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Come join us — and let’s make Thursday your favorite day of the week, too. After all, in Italy, every day can be “giovedì gnocchi”!
