Cooking classes
Pesto express cooking class with sea view in 5 Terre
5.0
Typical experience
Barbara
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Express cooking class: learn how to make Pesto and enjoy an appetizer with a glass of local wine
Shared Experience
In a shared experience, other guests may be added, up to the maximum number of people that the host can accommodate. Therefore you may have the opportunity to share your passion for good food and cooking with other people from all over the world!
Your experience
As we indulge in the beauty of the sea from the olive grove, I will reveal the secrets of our spice pesto. I will tell you its fascinating history and the traditional method of getting the perfect flavor. Then, I will show the two ways to make pesto: traditional or modern, mortar and pestle or electric blender. There will be no shortage of my tips for storing pesto optimally.
And after preparing our pesto, we will enjoy it with classic bavette. The experience lasts about two hours, during which you will be refreshed with cool water and a glass of some of the best wine from our local wineries.
Vegetarian
Reviews
5.0
50 reviews
- Barbara and Stefano were excellent teachers and hosts. They gave us feedback every step of the way and sat us down at their dining table to eat our creations with Barbara’s special touches added. Was most enjoyable!
- This was an incredibly fun time and one of our favorite experiences in Italy. Barbara and her husband made us feel like family and we learned (and ate) so much!
- Barbara and Stefano are the warmest, kindest and entertaining couple you’d meet! They welcomed us into their home and shared their knowledge and passion for cooking! The food and the company was exceptional! Do not miss this experience!
- Barbara and Stefano were great hosts who made us feel right at home and had us laughing all night. Barbara was very knowledgeable when it came to making bruschetta, tiramisu and pasta. Everything we made and tasted was delicious!! They catered for gluten intolerance so well. The only feedback I would give is more wine! We had one glass with dinner as well as a pre-dinner aperol spritz, but it would’ve been nice to have some wine as we were cooking and waiting for our food.
- We will NEVER forget this experience of cooking a fantastic traditional Italian meal in the gorgeous setting of this home. Our small group of 8 from 4 different countries learned pasta, Turkish, bruschetta abs frittata I’m a relaxed comfortable place with gorgeous views of the sea and love farm. We treasure our time as part of our first Italian vacation. Our hosts were outstanding on every level.
Brett and Karrin - May 2024
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Courtney - April 2024
Jennifer G - April 2024
€149.00 per guest
(€74.50 per child)
€149.00 per guest
€149.00 per guest
€74.50 per child
Where
Barbara
Cesarina from 2022Location: Riomaggiore Languages: Italian and EnglishHi there, I'm Barbara!
I was born in the Gulf of Poets, to a Sardinian mother and a Genoese father, and spent my childhood with my beloved grandparents. I like to think of myself as a citizen of the world, but I have a strong connection to my land and its traditions, as does my husband Stefano. Together, we want to share our passion for cooking and our roots with other enthusiasts and curious minds. Since I was a child, I developed a strong passion for cooking, thanks to my grandmother who taught me to experiment and taste new flavors. I have always been adventurous and have tried all the original recipes from different countries around the world, but Ligurian cuisine remains my favorite. We decided to open the doors of our house, located on the terraces of the Cinque Terre above Riomaggiore, to share our passion for cooking and local culture. For us, cooking is the best way to tell the story of our land and pass on the true Ligurian tradition to others. We are excited to share this culinary journey with guests from around the world!
I was born in the Gulf of Poets, to a Sardinian mother and a Genoese father, and spent my childhood with my beloved grandparents. I like to think of myself as a citizen of the world, but I have a strong connection to my land and its traditions, as does my husband Stefano. Together, we want to share our passion for cooking and our roots with other enthusiasts and curious minds. Since I was a child, I developed a strong passion for cooking, thanks to my grandmother who taught me to experiment and taste new flavors. I have always been adventurous and have tried all the original recipes from different countries around the world, but Ligurian cuisine remains my favorite. We decided to open the doors of our house, located on the terraces of the Cinque Terre above Riomaggiore, to share our passion for cooking and local culture. For us, cooking is the best way to tell the story of our land and pass on the true Ligurian tradition to others. We are excited to share this culinary journey with guests from around the world!