Imagine weaving around crates of freshly plucked olives and the plumpest, juiciest tomatoes you ever did see. The smell of basil wafting in the air. To get you intimately acquainted with Tuscan cooking, our insider experience with local expert Chef Libero will take you to the finest markets in Florence and back to his restaurant, where you’ll prepare and eat lunch together under the shade of cypress trees.<\/p>\n
The owner of Villa Machiavelli, there’s no better host to introduce you to the wonders of Tuscan cooking than the larger than life Chef Libero. Passionate, knowledgeable and with a love for la dolce vita,<\/em> he’ll impart his wisdom to have you cooking like nonna<\/em> in no time.<\/p>\n \u201cI like to take Trafalgar guests to the local markets, especially Sant’Ambrogio, because they must have the local experience,\u201d explains Chef Libero. Beginning at the famous Florentine market, you’ll be guided by Libero and introduced to delicious produce freshly delivered that morning. Armed with a shopping list, you’ll select and purchase the ingredients needed to cook your lunch, seeing Italian life through the eyes of a resident. \u201cI like to give to the guests the experience of our life and how we live,\u201d shares Libero. \u201cThey never forget that.\u201d<\/p>\n