• Cook in Tuscany
  • The Olive Oil Club
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  • Montefollonico, Tuscany

Tuning into Taste: Foodie and the Beast Broadcasts the Cook in Tuscany Experience

Tuning into Taste: Foodie and the Beast Broadcasts the Cook in Tuscany Experience

The modern culinary world is driven by passionate, long-form conversations, and there are few platforms more respected for facilitating authentic food dialogue than the renowned Foodie and the Beast podcast. Hosted with incredible expertise by David and Nycci Nellis, this popular show regularly features the brightest minds and most talented palates operating in the gastronomy sector today. We are proud and honored that La Chiusa and our visionary founders, Linda and George Meyers, have been featured guests on this esteemed program.

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During their engaging appearances, George and Linda shared the deeply personal, inspiring story of founding the Cook in Tuscany program. Broadcasting directly to an engaged audience of dedicated food lovers and industry professionals, they painted a vivid picture of what it truly means to embark on a weeklong culinary vacation at our 18-room boutique hotel. The in-depth discussion delved into the core philosophy of our cooking school, emphasizing our commitment to hands-on learning, the utilization of authentic regional ingredients, and the vital preservation of age-old Tuscan culinary techniques.

To be featured alongside celebrated James Beard-winning writers, acclaimed pitmasters, and top-tier executive chefs on Foodie and the Beast is a massive testament to the high caliber of the culinary programming we offer here. The podcast provided a wonderful platform to express our deeply held belief that food is the ultimate, universal connector of people and diverse cultures. We warmly invite all listeners and passionate culinary enthusiasts to step out of their headphones and step directly into our historic kitchens.

About The Hotel
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Perched in the rolling hills of Montefollonico, Agriturismo La Chiusa is a beautifully restored 18th-century olive oil mill turned luxury boutique hotel. We offer 17 unique suites, breathtaking views of Montepulciano, and an award-winning garden-to-table restaurant. Whether you are joining us for our renowned cooking classes, hunting for truffles, or simply relaxing by the pool with our estate-pressed olive oil and local wine, La Chiusa is your authentic Tuscan home.

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Nestled in the hills of Tuscany in a historic olive oil mill stands La Chiusa, a delightful 18 room boutique Inn and farm to table restaurant. Our restaurant is based on the traditions of our historic olive mill using the products of our garden for the traditional dishes of Tuscany.

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