Name: From Tuscany With Love: A Virtual Italian Kitchen Gathering
Start: 2026-02-01T10:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-02-01T12:00:00-08:00

**Cook, Sip & Gather With Us**
*Hosted by The Dandelion Journals with Chef Niki*

Italy has a way of bringing people together—around food, around stories, around long tables that invite you to linger.

Join **The Dandelion Journals** for a live virtual cooking experience with **Chef Niki**, joining us directly from Tuscany. Together, we’ll cook a classic Tuscan dish, sip wine, and gather—each from our own kitchens, yet connected across the country.

This isn’t a formal cooking class.

It’s a shared table—without borders.

Come solo, or turn the evening into your own **Italian night** by inviting friends to cook along with you at home. Whether you’re cooking for one or hosting a table of women, you’ll be part of the same Tuscan gathering.

✨ No cooking experience needed
✨ Simple ingredients
✨ Wine encouraged
✨ Connection at the heart of it all

**Who This Is For**
Women who love Italy, food, wine, travel, and meaningful connection—whether you’ve been to Italy before or are simply dreaming of it.

**What You’ll Receive**
✔ Ingredient list (easy & accessible)
✔ Optional wine pairing suggestions
✔ “Host Your Own Italian Night” mini-guide

📍 Virtual \| Live from Tuscany

🌼 Hosted with heart by The Dandelion Journals
**👉 RSVP to save your seat at the table.**

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 We’re gathering around the table with **[Chef Niki](nikipersonalchef.com)**—and we’ll be joining him **in his kitchen in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy**.

Chef Niki’s culinary philosophy is rooted in the heart of Italian cooking and the belief that the most meaningful meals are both simple and intentional. His approach is built on three pillars: **personalization**, **exceptional ingredients**, and **experience first**. 

Every menu he creates is designed from scratch, inspired by the people he’s cooking for, and guided by the idea that every detail—from the first aperitivo to the final bite—matters.

Trained at the Italian Institute of Cuisine and Pastry, Chef Niki developed a deep respect for classic Italian gastronomy and the discipline that defines great cooking. His early professional years in Tuscany—particularly in Siena and Florence—shaped his attention to detail and his ability to adapt gracefully in high-end, intimate settings.
Working alongside established chefs throughout Italy, he gained hands-on experience designing seasonal menus, sourcing farm-to-table ingredients, and cooking for exclusive private events—always with a focus on connection and care.

At the heart of his work is a simple belief:
**true luxury isn’t complicated—it’s simplicity, beautifully executed.**

On Sunday evening (Italy Time), he will welcome us into his kitchen in Lucca—into his stories, his rhythms, and his way of bringing people together through food.

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From Tuscany With Love: A Virtual Italian Kitchen Gathering

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