Learn to make Food Preservation and Canning in a private online class!

4.93 (15 Reviews)

Approximately 1.5 hours

English or Italian

Your host Mirella

Mirella is excited to teach this online class where she shares her love for and knowledge of preserving and canning. Learn how to preserve and can the best of summer produce so that you can savor the taste in the winter of a robust Italian tomato sauce on pasta or fruity, jammy goodness on buttered toast. The aim of Mirella’s cooking class is to share her knowledge about food, its preparation and its Florentine and Tuscan history. Mirella lives with her husband Stefano (her partner in life and in the kitchen!) in a small town called Antella located in the South of Florence. Together they teach you the secrets of Italian cuisine they learned from their grandparents and professionally.

Highlights

Learn to preserve and/or can foods
Private, one-on-one online instruction with a Florence resident
Scheduled mutually at your convenience (host lives in Florence, Italy (GMT+2))
Customization available for dietary restrictions or preferences
Recipes and ingredients list will be emailed in advance of class
Travel from your own home and learn Italian culinary traditions!

What will you cook together

Please choose 1 from the options below for your class and include it in your booking:
Classic Italian tomato sauce for the winter and pesto sauces
Classic Italian tomato sauce for the winter and jam
Jam, syrup and spirits (limoncello and amaro)
Jam and pickled and marinated vegetables

Ingredients

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Tomato sauce: 2 lb ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper
Pesto sauce: 50 leaves basil, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, grated parmesan, salt and pepper
Jam, syrup and spirits: 3-4 lbs your favorite fruit, sugar, lemons, alcohol, black tea, chamomile tea and 8-10 herbs
Jam and pickled vegetables: 3-4 lbs your favorite fruit, sugar, lemons, zucchinis, eggplants, mushrooms, sunflower oil, oregano, mint, extra virgin olive oil, basil, garlic, vinegar, bay leaves, peppercorns and salt

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Online Class Reviews

4.93 (15 Reviews)

Valerie 25 February 2021

"Mirella Calvelli is an excellent host. She audibly and visually explains the process thoroughly. She is very genuinely excited to educate and makes you feel that you are a welcome guest in her home. I highly recommend her and the Traveling Spoon as a wonderful experience."

Clare 23 February 2021

"My coworkers and I took a cooking class from Mirella and it was a great experience. Mirella is an excellent host and teacher and explained all of the steps clearly. She made our cooking experience so enjoyable. It was also nice to be introduced to her family during the class. I would highly recommend Mirella’s cooking class!"

Rachel 22 February 2021

"Mirella was an amazing host. Her class was so much fun and the food we made together tasted amazing. She was super friendly and nice and very informative throughout the entire class. I would love to take another class with her!"

Dawn 21 February 2021

"Mirella is a warm and gracious chef/hostess. Her gnocchi and ragu were a big hit with my family! The tiramisu was both delicious and elegant. Mirella provided very detailed recipes and suggestions for some advanced preparation which maximized the use of our time together. She confirmed our progress before proceeding to each new step. Mirella also provided many helpful tips as well as suggestions for modifying the recipes, making them extremely versatile. We enjoyed meeting Mirella’s husband Stefano and nephew, Daniele who participated also. Communication in English was perfect and the Zoom platform worked well."

Mimi 21 February 2021

"Absolutely!! We had a fantastic experience with Mirella and are looking forward to our next one! She was the ultimate hostess and the pace was perfect! My daughter and daughter in law cooked with us and we all loved it! Bravo Mirella!"

Maura 21 February 2021

"Mirella was friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable. We had so much fun taking her class and the food was delicious!"

Angela 2 February 2021

"We had a lot of fun with Mirella. We did this class for a friend's birthday at our house and even with screaming children in the background, we made it work. The food was delicious and Mirella, her husband and her son were so much fun."

Kirsten 18 January 2021

"Mirella was the perfect host chef...charming, knowledgeable, collaborative and well-prepared. She shared valuable tips for better cooking. And all 3 recipes were truly delicious. The pre-session instructions, ingredient lists and email communication were all easy to follow and helpful to get started. I highly recommend Mirella!"

Stacey 16 January 2021

"My kids and I had such an enjoyable experience with Mirella. She’s lovely and it was nice having her husband and nephew around to demonstrate and help out. We made food that we’ve never attempted before and it was absolutely delicious. This was an all around fun and worthwhile experience."

Matthew 28 September 2020

"Best pesto we have ever made. Mirella was a great teacher and helped us learn how to can pasta sauces. It was great!!!"

Jennifer Atkinson 20 August 2020

"Mirella was a kind and knowledgeable. I wish that we could have been in the same kitchen with her!"

Julia Handel 18 August 2020

"Mirella was such a great teacher! She explained the process, was so warm, and it made me want to go to Italy ASAP. The whole family helped, and I love them all!!"

Olivia B. 19 June 2020

"I had a fantastic experience learning how to make two different kinds of pasta. I was even able to make it without a pasta maker. Mirella was super friendly and a wonderful instructor. "

Anonymous 15 June 2020

"Mirella was an awesome host! She was extremely patient, kind, and the pasta we made together was delicious. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who is looking for a fun experience."

15 June 2020