{"product_id":"nov-19-2026-6-30pm-under-the-tuscan-sun-flavors-of-lucca-hands-on","title":"NOV 19 2026 6:30PM: Under the Tuscan Sun: Flavors of Lucca - Hands On","description":"\u003cp\u003eTucked inside its Renaissance walls in the heart of Tuscany, Lucca is a city of cobblestone streets, sunlit piazzas, and some of the most soulful cooking in all of Italy. Here, food is simple, honest, and made with care: hand-rolled pasta, slow-simmered sauces, and long, leisurely meals that end with something sweet and a sip of Vin Santo. Join Chef Michelle Pellegri for a return trip to Lucca as she shares the rustic, timeless flavors of this beloved Tuscan town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is about mastering the techniques behind authentic Tuscan cooking. Chef Michelle guides you through mixing, rolling, and cutting fresh tagliatelle by hand, building a rich, slow-cooked Lucchese-style ragù, and browning butter to bring out the nutty depth in a simple vegetable side. You'll also learn to bake traditional twice-baked cantucci and discover the art of the affogato, Italy's easiest and most elegant dessert. Whether you're dreaming of your next trip to Italy or reliving a past one, you'll leave with the skills to bring the flavors of Tuscany into your own kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's on the Menu:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTagliatelle al Ragù:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heart of the evening. Learn to make silky homemade tagliatelle from scratch and pair it with a rich Lucchese-style ragù of beef and pork, slow-simmered until deeply flavorful, the way it's been made in Tuscan kitchens for generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Butter Sautéed Spinach with Pecorino:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple and irresistible. Tender spinach is sautéed in nutty brown butter and finished with sharp, salty Pecorino, proof that the best Italian sides need only a few great ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAffogato:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy's most effortless dessert. Creamy fior di latte gelato is \"drowned\" in a hot shot of espresso for the perfect balance of cold and hot, sweet and bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantucci with Vin Santo:\u003c\/strong\u003e A true Tuscan tradition. Crunchy, twice-baked almond cantucci are made for dipping into a glass of Vin Santo, the region's sweet dessert wine, and the perfect way to end a meal the Tuscan way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe evening ends with the best part: sitting down to savor everything you've made, from your own handmade pasta to a final dip of cantucci into Vin Santo. Come hungry; this is the closest you can get to a Tuscan evening without leaving Atlanta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThursday, November 19th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrices are listed per person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cook's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":67615770116132,"sku":"TS-3a595abb46437f3cc0cb02575af5ddb5","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/a17be55e-cd1e-4ea8-93b4-9b139c38baee.jpg?v=1791421261","url":"https:\/\/coakswarehouse.com\/products\/nov-19-2026-6-30pm-under-the-tuscan-sun-flavors-of-lucca-hands-on","provider":"The Cook's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}