In desperate need of a virtual escape to cure our wanderlust, we treated our team to a Zoom cooking class that would transport us to Italy without even leaving our kitchens.

From the safety and comfort of our own homes, we were able to connect with our team members, up our cooking game, and enjoy some of the most delicious ravioli we’ve ever tasted!

If you have a love for Italian cuisine, are dreaming of traveling to Italy, and are looking to learn a few new cooking skills, this Zoom cooking class is exactly what you need. Plus, you’ll have an absolute blast while taking it!

But first, you’re probably wondering how we discovered this gem of a class…

Virtually Travel with Airbnb Online Experiences

During this time of social distancing and travel restrictions, Airbnb is currently offering entirely digital experiences using Zoom. The opportunities to travel the world, learn new skills, and connect with family and friends are absolutely endless!

Plus, you not only get to enjoy a meaningful experience, but you’re also supporting small businesses… which we are HUGE fans of!

Here are just a few Airbnb Online Experiences that caught our eye: 

• Transport to Mexico and take a coffee masterclass
• Travel to Belgium and workout with an Olympian
• Meet a Shark Scientist in South Africa
• Follow a plague doctor through Prague
• Visit an animal sanctuary in the States
• Travel to Ukraine and meet the dogs of Chernobyl
• Learn all about wine in Portugal
• Join a pro baker in Sweden and make Swedish pastries

Meet Your Chefs: Luca & Lorenzo

When we stumbled across Luca and Lorenzo’s virtual Italian Cuisine Experience, we knew it was the perfect fit!

With our Italian cuisine obsession (give us alllll the pasta) and a deep longing to travel the countryside of Tuscany, our hearts and stomachs were ready to up our cooking game and satisfy our wanderlust. 

Luca and Lorenzo, co-founders of LovexFood, are incredibly kind, hilarious, and so passionate about sharing their love for Italian cuisine. Plus, they have over 250 five-star reviews and are winners of the most loved Airbnb experience. Immediately, we were sold on embarking on this cooking adventure in Tuscany!

How to Make Pasta Like a Pro

During our two-hour long Italian cooking class, we learned how to make the most perfect ravioli dough, how to fill and cut raviolis, and how to make a delicious butter and sage pasta sauce. 

Here are a few helpful tips for getting the most out of this Zoom cooking class:

• You’ll get a list of ingredients beforehand
• One serving is four precious raviolis, so come full or double the recipe
• Prepare and measure out your ingredients ahead of time
• Have your wine chilled and ready to sip on as soon as the class starts

Step-by-step, Luca and Lorenzo walked us through how to make the ravioli. From making the dough and rolling it out perfectly to sharing some of the best Italian cooking secrets! 

Throughout the class, they were constantly providing feedback on our creations. Honestly, it felt like we were sitting in their Tuscan kitchen right there with them. 

Fun Fact: Did you know the center of garlic is what causes digestive issues and bad breath?!

We even learned the proper Italian way to cheers (saluti) as we celebrated our beautiful creations! While cheersing, look each other in the eye, gently tap the bottom of your glass on the table, and drink up! 😉

Once our ravioli was complete, we enjoyed devouring every single bite…

After two hours of cooking and sipping wine, your heart and stomach will be completely satisfied! Not to mention, you’ll feel like you traveled to Tuscany, without ever leaving your kitchen 😉

We highly recommend signing up for this Zoom cooking class, whether it be for a family activity, girls night, or a mini team retreat. Undoubtedly, you will love every second of it! Saluti! 

Check out our 1 minute video below to see a sneak-peek of the class!