LA CUCINA DEL NORD -THE DISHES FROM THE NORTH- BACCALA MANTECATO ALLA VICENTINA CON INSALATA DI PEPPERONI Baccala is a preserved Cod with salt. Chef Francesco mentioned it was a dish from the North and then it became a famous dish all over Italy. There are different methods to dilute the saltiness of the Cod. Some people boil it with milk. Today Chef Francesco rinse the Baccala and bake it in the oven with low heat until the liquid part separated. Then he removed the skin and bones. Then it’s ready to be cooked. TAGLIATELLE ALL BOLOGNESE It takes great ingredients, time and patience to cook this extremely delicious sauce. […]

La Cucina Vegetariana Chili preserve to accompany the cheese selection This freshly made Spaghetti dish has its unique taste and I would say I have never seen it in any restaurants. It’s an interesting one as the sauce is made of blended Cavoro Nero or the Tuscan black cabbage which is very healthy. And the hand-made Spaghetti is freshly made out of the Chitarra machine. The texture of this fresh Spaghetti is softer as it has less Semola flour and more water was added in the recipe. SOMBRERI DI PATATE E LIMONE CON CARBONARA DI VERDURA We cooked this dish by using the same pasta dough we made the Spaghetti […]

La Cucina Toscana 1 Today is the first day of our cooking class with Professor Francesco. My classmates looked excited and eager to learn. It’s my pleasure to meet Professor Francesco again since our last course. All my Japanese classmates are now doing the internship all over Italy. And I am now making my dream comes true as a food and travel writer. Today I am here as a student reporter for this Culinary course for Professional chef. Tuscany is well known for its delicious food and wine. The Tuscan food is unique from the cooking style which is quick and easy. The local ingredients which are fresh and high […]