Cooking with Integrity, From Farm to Table
At Slow Cooking School, cooking begins long before we step into the kitchen.
It starts in the soil, with respect for nature, seasons, and the people who work the land.
We cook exclusively with 100% certified organic ingredients, carefully selected from our own farm and from trusted local organic producers in Tuscany and Umbria.
What “100% Organic” Means to Us
🌱 Certified organic ingredients only – no exceptions
🚜 Produce from our farm, grown following organic and sustainable practices
🧺 Ingredients sourced from small local organic farms we personally know
🌾 Respect for seasonality, biodiversity, and traditional farming methods
Every vegetable, herb, olive oil, egg, flour, and wine used in our classes tells a story of the land it comes from.
Why We Choose Organic
Organic cooking is not a trend for us — it’s a responsibility.
Better flavor and authenticity
Respect for the environment and local ecosystems
Support for small farmers and rural communities
A healthier, more conscious way of cooking and living
This philosophy is at the heart of everything we teach.
A True Italian Farm-to-Table Experience
When you cook with us, you are not just learning recipes.
You are experiencing real Italian slow living, where food is honest, simple, and deeply connected to the land.
This is how Italians have always cooked.
This is what we are proud to share with you.
Olio della Pace – The Heart of Our Cooking
At Slow Cooking School, the most important ingredient in every recipe is our olive oil:
Olio della Pace – Il Fontanaro.
This organic extra virgin olive oil, produced at Il Fontanaro estate, is the foundation of our cooking philosophy and the oil used in every single class.
It is not just an ingredient — it is a symbol of care, balance, and respect for the land.
An Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Umbria
Olio della Pace is:
🌱 Made from certified organic olives
🫒 Grown and harvested at Il Fontanaro, in the Umbrian countryside
👐 Hand-picked to preserve quality and integrity
🏺 Cold-pressed shortly after harvest
🚜 Produced in small quantities using sustainable practices
The result is a harmonious olive oil with fresh vegetal notes, gentle bitterness, and a refined peppery finish — ideal for both raw use and traditional Italian cooking.
Why Olio della Pace Is Central to Our Cooking Classes
In Italian cuisine, olive oil is not a finishing touch — it is the beginning.
Using Olio della Pace – Il Fontanaro allows us to teach:
The importance of quality organic olive oil in Italian recipes
How olive oil enhances flavor without overpowering ingredients
The connection between soil, olive trees, and taste
Authentic Mediterranean and Slow Food principles
During our classes, guests also learn how to taste extra virgin olive oil and understand its role in everyday Italian cooking.
From Our Olive Groves to Your Plate
When you cook with us, you use the same olive oil we use at home.
Olio della Pace represents our commitment to:
Organic agriculture
Farm-to-table cooking
Authentic Italian food culture
This is why it remains the key ingredient in all our experiences at Slow Cooking School.
