Chef Vary

Not all Tuscan food is meat.

Some of the most authentic recipes come from the countryside,
simple, humble… and naturally gluten-free.

Arbadela — a rustic herb pie from Lunigiana, made with greens, ricotta and cornmeal.
Cecina — chickpea flatbread, just water, flour, oil and time.

No tricks. No shortcuts. Just real food.

This is the kind of cooking we believe in:
old recipes, slow preparation, honest ingredients.

Because eating well should be simple. And for everyone.

Salted Anchovies
Italian Recipes – Letter A
Before refrigerators, this was how Italians preserved fish at home.
Just anchovies, salt, time, and patience.
A simple preparation that turns a humble ingredient into something essential.
This is where Italian cooking really begins. Salted anchovies are one of the oldest preservation methods in Italian home cooking.
Long before refrigeration, Italian families relied on salt, time, and simple techniques to respect ingredients and avoid waste.
This traditional knowledge is still part of how we teach authentic Italian co Full traditional recipe available.
Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it to you.

What Makes a Cooking School Truly Worth Your Time? 🤔🍷

In Florence, cooking classes are everywhere. Some are fun, some are chaotic. And then, there are serious cooking schools — like us, and a few others who care deeply about quality.

We’re not here to criticize, but let’s be honest: many so-called “cooking experiences” take place in restaurant kitchens, wine cellars, or even makeshift corners with no proper tools or setup. Often led by untrained staff, with no attention to safety, allergens, or real learning.

At Chef Vary, and in other professional schools, it’s different:

✔️ Dedicated and fully equipped kitchens (including one 100% gluten-free).
✔️ Accredited chefs and certified sommeliers.
✔️ Intimate group sizes and structured programs.
✔️ Paid, trained staff — no unpaid helpers or “volunteers”.
✔️ Clean, safe environments designed for teaching and joy.
✔️ Real skills you can take home, not just a meal.

Yes, we have fun. Yes, we sip wine. But we also teach — with respect for our guests, our craft, and our team.

👉 If you’re looking for a true culinary experience — not just a social photo-op — Florence has a few amazing schools. We’re proud to be one of them.

www.chefvary.com