My daughter and my 3 best friends had the week of our lives! Pat and Paolo were superb hosts and excellent teachers. The amazing hilltop villa and its' surroundings are breathtaking and so tranquil that it makes it an ideal place to "decompress" from busy lives. The cooking class does more than teach you how to cook such wonderful food,... More

Over a year ago my friend decided she wanted to go to "cooking school" for her 60th birthday. She asked me, a friend whose normal rule of thumb is to cook with 5 ingredients or less, to go with her and 3 others. It has been my lifelong dream to go to Italy so I jumped at the chance. Clearly... More

We just returned from a wonderful trip to Europe and the highlight was our week at Tasty Tuscany. The entire week was so well organized and they were very accommodating. We all wanted to see Pisa and Paolo had no issues changing the schedule to allow that. Pat is such a fine teacher and cook and was very patient with... More

My wife and I took the train from Firenze to Pontedera. Paolo picked us up and drove us into rural Tuscany. Down the highway, into a smaller road, then a turnoff into a very small road, then a gravel road… finally reaching a lovely hilltop villa, Podere Poggio. It’s a working farm surrounded by olive orchards, with 4 guest rooms... More

I signed up for cooking school, but got a lot more...a fully satisfying experience that fed my senses, my spirit, my soul and my stomach. The day trips to the towns specially chosen by Paolo, showcase the rich and vibrant history of Italy. The beautiful art, churches and countryside, feed your spirit. The history lessons and realization of how much... More

Hi all: I had the excellent experience to spend 4 nights and 5 days with Paolo and Pat (Patricizia) at their wonderful hilltop spot in the middle of the Tuscan countryside. Upon arrival we enjoyed a spectacular introduction to flavorful Italian cooking (given that Pat was the chef). The next 3 days were spent in the kitchen and outings in... More

My husband and I recently spent a week at Tasty Tuscany, on the recommendation of a friend. Everything worked together to make it a relaxing, stimulating, and thoroughly delightful holiday. Weather was unseasonably warm and dry (they really needed rain!); the villa lovely and beautifully located atop a hill with a scenic view of valleys and vinyards below; our hosts... More

I'd say this is more of a lifestyle holiday than purely a cookery week - and it's all the better for it. I spent 5 nights here with my 2 brothers and Dad in September 2011. We were met by Paolo at our hotel in Pisa, and immediately hit it off. After picking up another guest (hello Sue!) we headed... More

I arrived at tasty Tuscany on Sunday the 18 September. I arrived at the farm in time for lunch and the food did not disappoint. Pat and Paolo were great host making sure we had enough time ourselves. It's a simple place but very homely towards the end of the week I felt as if I had been there for... More