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Bolognese Crescenta, Bruschetta, and Prosecco

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Federica

Bologna

Duration 3h

Max 6 guests

Spoken languages:  Italian and English

Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina

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    Bolognese crescenta, or prosciutto crescenta, is a rustic focaccia typical of Bologna that is soft and flavorful. Made with flour, water, yeast and lard (or oil), it is enriched with cubes of bacon or prosciutto. Its name comes from "grow," because the dough rises before baking, giving it a fragrant texture. Once the bread of farmers, today it is perfect with cured meats and cheeses. In this class we will prepare it together and pair bruschetta and prosecco for an authentic and tasty experience.

    Total: €106.00

    €106.00 
    per guest

    €53.00 per child

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    5.0
    2 reviews
    Given Federica's professionalism and ease as a Cesarine, I was surprised to learn that she had just recently become part of the organization. And, I was honored to learn that I was her first client. We started with a market tour and a balsamic vinegar tasting. Then she welcomed me into her hilltop home, which featured a dramatic panoramic view of Bologna. We worked in her well stocked kitchen. A windowed wall let in lots of natural light from the adjacent plant-filled terrace while we rolled out pasta dough. Her passion and mastery in pasta making awed me. I'm not particularly adept with dough, but her clear instructions and helpful demonstrations improved my skills. We also made tiramisu (she adds a secret ingredient!), and two fresh pasta sauces using asparagus and artichokes. A fun, memorable, and delicious day.

    Mary - April 2025

    Beautiful experience. We were received by Federica who from the beginning was very patient with usand taught us alot about the art of making Pasta. First we had a wine tasting with an appetizer on the balcony overlooking the city. Next we learned how to prepare three types of pasta (tagliatelle, tortellini and garganella). To top it all off we enjoyed pasta with three variations of sauce always in the open air on the balcony of her beautiful apartment. The result was fabulous! I absolutely recommend!

    Max - April 2025

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    Federica
    Cesarina from 2025Location: Bologna    Languages: Italian and English
    The restoration of paintings and frescoes is my profession, but my true passion is cooking. The attention to detail required in my work is the same precision I bring to my handmade pasta—tagliatelle, lasagne, tortellini, and tortelloni—all rigorously prepared with fresh dough rolled by hand using a rolling pin. My specialty is ragù alla Bolognese, while for main courses, I love preparing traditional dishes from my region, Emilia-Romagna, such as roasts and meatballs. Vegetables are always present on my table, often with a touch of Neapolitan influence, which also inspires me to prepare some delicious seafood dishes. The view from my home, just outside the center of Bologna and near the Portico di San Luca, is simply breathtaking—I look forward to welcoming you to admire it together!
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