Private Virtual Cooking Class: The Secrets of Italian Cuisine

Tour Overview

If you fancy learning how to make some of the most iconic Italian recipes from home with the expert guidance of a professional chef, then our private virtual cooking class is for you! Join chef Davide live from his family villa immersed in the stunning Roman countryside near ancient Hadrian’s Villa, and get to grips with the fundamentals of Italian cuisine in a fun and easy-going way. We’ll be preparing everything together from scratch, from fresh homemade pasta to stuffed ravioli as well as lip-smacking sauces and more. Davide will be on hand to offer professional advice and secret tips to make sure that at the end of your class you’ll be able to cook ‘almost’ as well as his beloved Nonna! See the description below for our recipe suggestions, but remember - as this private cooking class will be exclusively run for you and your group, the menu you’ll be preparing is fully customisable to suit your tastes. So get in touch today to learn more and book your private virtual cooking experience with Through Eternity! Buon appetito!

Tour Description

Meet your Guide: Davide

Ciao, I’m Davide - a chef, gastronome and wine expert born and raised in the Eternal City. My goal is for my guests to have the opportunity to experience a multi-sensory journey to discover the incredible flavors of my country. I am committed to showcasing Italian culture in all its different facets and beautiful diversity, and have a passion for communicating the wonderful food traditions that are such an important part of Italian life. Travel, for me, offers the incredible possibility of creating a bridge between cultures. It’s my desire to transform food and wine experiences into exciting moments of culinary awareness, giving you a unique insight into Italy’s fascinating cultural heritage.

Please have these ingredients on hand and measured before the class!

Amounts indicated are for one person.

For the pasta:
2 Fresh organic eggs (medium size would be fantastico) 
200 g (2/3 cups) of "00 flour" / all-purpose flour is ok. NO self-rising flour

For the tomato sauce:
1 tin of plain chopped tomatoes (Italian would be lovely)
2 spoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 clove of garlic 
Basil leaves (to taste)
Parmesan (to taste)

For the ravioli filling:
1 teaspoon of sugar 
Fresh lemon zest
2 and ½ spoons of Ricotta cheese or any soft cheese 
1 spoon of oil
Pepper to taste
1 spoon of Parmesan cheese

For the butter and sage sauce:
2 spoons of butter
Sage (to taste)

Kitchen implements you’ll need: 
Plastic wrap
Rolling pin
Knife 
Pots and pans
Wood or marble board to work on 

What Exactly is a Through Eternity Virtual Tour?  

The world of travel might be on hold right now, but just because we're all staying at home to help the world overcome a common enemy doesn't mean we have to put our wanderlust on the back burner. Frustrated with not being able to get our travel fix, we decided to transform our award-winning tours into immersive virtual experiences, meaning you can still explore Italy’s spectacular archaeological sites and jaw-dropping museums from the comfort of your own home.

If you cannot find a scheduled time for our virtual tours that work for you, please contact us directly and we would be delighted to set up a private virtual tour for you and your group!

* Please note that the booking times are in US Eastern Standard Time and Rome, Italy CET is 6 hours ahead *

Fun and informative, our virtual tours take the form of online real-time presentations led by our expert guides. Combining videos, high-definition photos and more, our guides will be sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience with you on these interactive walkthroughs of Italy’s most fascinating sites. The live format of our virtual tours means you’ll be able to ask your guide anything you wish, just like on a normal tour. We really believe it's the next best thing to being here!

 

 

 

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