Lorenza de’ Medici- Tuscany, Italy

Lorenza de’ Medici was a pioneer in bringing the authentic flavors of Italy to the world through her celebrated cooking school and best-selling cookbooks. As the founder of the Badia a Coltibuono Cooking School in Tuscany, Lorenza blended her deep family heritage with a passion for teaching, offering students a true immersion into Italian culinary traditions.
Her approach was simple yet profound: respect the land, honor the ingredients, and cook with heart. Lorenza’s influence extended far beyond the classroom, shaping how Italian home cooking is understood and loved across cultures. She was not just a teacher, but a storyteller, preserving centuries-old recipes and making them accessible to modern cooks.
Through her work, Lorenza de’ Medici became an ambassador of Italian cuisine, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire cooks around the world.
Lorenza de’ Medici bridged Tuscany’s culinary traditions with global audiences through her school in Chianti, signature recipes, and pioneering TV series. Today, Lorenza de’ Medici Cooking School carries her vision forward—immersive, ingredient-led, culturally grounded cooking education in the heart of Florence’s food life.d

I thoroughly enjoyed videoing her at her cooking school at the winery – now in Florence – and was saddened to read that she passed.