Seamus came to teaching in the most natural way. As he was preparing dinners for friends, Seamus recounted the most fascinating stories about recipes, ingredients, his life in Africa and his professional adventures around the world. And as he talked, he involved everyone in the cooking because he disliked being alone in the kitchen while everyone else was socializing. And since Seamus loves telling stories and above all cooking with friends, a new vocation was born, and with it the Chianti Kitchen.

In his courses Seamus shows how to create a complete menu in less time than usual and with results that impress the eye and the palate. The recipes are simple, and rely on well chosen ingredients and timing. His lessons are peppered with useful kitchen tips, and even sophisticated technical advice about oil temperature and knife angles. Both beginners and kitchen buffs get equally captured. What makes Seamus' courses exciting is his unique personality, and an effervescent passion for food and life.

Chianti Kitchen, The Tuscan School of Cooking of Chef Seamus de Pentheny O'Kelly - Tuscany, Italy - info@chiantikitchen.com