Ancient sweets of Siena

Patrizia

Siena

Duration 2h 30m

Max 8 guests

Spoken languages: Italian, English, Spanish

Dining experience: take a seat and enjoy an authentic Italian meal with a local Cesarina

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Siena is rich in sweet specialties that have been handed down through time to the present day, family stories that from hand to hand have been able to preserve those ancient recipes laden with memory and tradition , in this special experience we retrace the history of Siena , a plunge into the past knowing the ingredients and secrets for the production of unique recipes for Ricciarelli, Cantucci , grandmother's cake and Panforte . Recipes that today are present all year round and not just for Christmas. Spices and infusions found only in my magnificent city , come and try it you will be delighted.

Reviews

5.0

31 reviews

: This was the highlight of our trip to Siena. We weren’t really sure what to expect when booking a cooking demo, our only goal was to learn how to make pasta from an experienced Italian cook. We successfully accomplished our mission, and more. Patrizia welcomed us into her home like we were family. She tries to keep the classes as personal as possible, so it was just me and my father, plus a translator who spoke English, as I do not speak Italian. The class started at 19:00 (7 pm) and was about 2 hours. Her apartment was about a 10 euro cab ride from our hotel in downtown Siena. The demonstration started off with a dough making lesson and covered how to cut/fold different styles of pasta. This was very informative, and we were provided with notes on what was covered at the end. Patrizia had us feel the texture of the dough, and explained different techniques to use, depending on when/how you are planning on using the dough. This is exactly what we were looking for when booking the class. Following this it was time to eat. Patrizia had prepped 4 courses, and one of them was the pasta made during the demo. The food was outstanding! The dishes were ones you don’t really find in restaurants, but more meals served in the home. It reminded me of when my grandfather took me to visit his cousin in Italy and what her homemade cooking was like (which is the highest of complement I can give). We ate until our stomachs could not handle any more. We topped off the meal with homemade limoncello, that was amazing. We could not have asked for a better experience. I would recommend anyone looking to learn how to make pasta to signup for her class. Or if you would like to just taste a home cooked Italian meal. Patrizia also provided us with contact information incase we need to reach out with any cooking questions. We could not have been more pleased with this class. It’s an experience we will remember for a lifetime. Thank you Patrizia!
: Best Gluten Free Sienna August 31, 2023 my husband and I had the great pleasure of taking a cooking class from Patrizia Cencioni (Cesarine Cooking Classes ). I am celiac so was a little concerned…no need to be…Patrizia is a master chef and had taken courses on celiac/gluten free cooking as well. Everything we made was…of course…gluten free and AMAZING!!! Patrizia took special care with the cooking tools, preparation area and of course the ingredients to ensure I had a safe and enjoyable evening. We made 6 appetizers…and I guarantee I will be trying these at home…the flavours and the presentation was outstanding. Thank you again Patrizia…I’ll keep my eye out for a cookbook…which you should absolutely do!!!!!
: Best Gluten Free Sienna August 31, 2023 my husband and I had the great pleasure of taking a cooking class from Patrizia Cencioni (Cesarine Cooking Classes ). I am celiac so was a little concerned…no need to be…Patrizia is a master chef and had taken courses on celiac/gluten free cooking as well. Everything we made was…of course…gluten free and AMAZING!!! Patrizia took special care with the cooking tools, preparation area and of course the ingredients to ensure I had a safe and enjoyable evening. We made 6 appetizers…and I guarantee I will be trying these at home…the flavours and the presentation was outstanding. Thank you again Patrizia…I’ll keep my eye out for a cookbook…which you should absolutely do!!!!!
: Patricia was an outstanding host! My mom and I had a wonderful experience where we not only learned how to make pasta but were also able to ask anything about the cuisine, italian lifestyle and history of the region. Also Antoinette (the english voice of the evening) was lovely! All in all we totally reccomend it!
: Patrizia was amazing. She welcomed us into her home with open arms, and filled us with pasta and wonderful memories. We enjoyed every minute of our time with her and would highly recommend Patrizia.

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Siena is a city famous for its art, the delicious food, and because its Palio is the most important in Italy. Many are its faces, and the city is unique. A few steps from Piazza del Campo we meet Patrizia. The family of our Cesarina has been from Siena for generations and her passion for cooking was born in her family. In the kitchen, she loves to use creativity and imagination, but always paying attention to the tradition of flavors and tastes of her land. At her table, guests can enjoy dishes with a strong and unmistakable taste, made with genuine products: legumes, vegetables, meats, extra virgin olive oils, ingredients that give life to the most typical recipes of Siena, admiring the Campanone of the Torre del Mangia.