Maria Daniela
Cesarina from 2019My speciality: Pasta with zucchini, ricotta and basil
I live in: Messina
Spoken languages: Italian, English, Spanish
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Has pets
Maria Daniela
In Messina, there are so many things to see: churches, palaces, fortifications, fountains, and monuments. But to truly get to know this city, you also need to taste its traditional dishes. That’s why I believe the best way to experience the real Messina is through its flavors and aromas — and the best place to do that is in my home.I’m Maria Daniela, and I love the sea. From the garden of my 1913 villa, you can look out and enjoy the spectacular view of the Strait of Messina.With me, you can learn how to make maccheroncini al ferro — traditional fresh pasta seasoned with a rich sauce — and Messina-style veal cutlets, a dish I’ve been preparing since I was a child, when I helped my mother and sisters in the kitchen, filling and rolling them by hand.
My specialities
- Eggplant parmigiana
- Pasta with zucchini, ricotta and basil
- Meat rolls of Messina style, cooked on the grill
Experiences
Cooking Classes (1)
Reviews
5.0
55 reviews
- Great experience, walked us through all the steps of making the pasta. Very hands on and she helped explain the pairing of the variety of ingredients.
- Excellent host! We learned so much and our food preparation was perfect Thank you!
- What a lovely, lovely day. Class was fun and informative. Participating was a blast. The view, spectacular! We were greeted warmly. Daniela was the consummate host. I highly recommend this experience.
- Our cruise ship docked for the day in Messina. My boys wanted to learn how to make authentic, Italian homemade pasta. Daniella provided the perfect experience. She was so kind to open up her home and was very knowledgeable of the Sicilian techniques. It will be a favorite memory of ours!
- Maria Daniela was absolutely fabulous! My family and I had the pleasure of dining in her home in celebration for my mother’s birthday. The experience she curated beyond exceeded our expectations. She made every moment so special and her attention to detail was unmatched. We are so grateful for this experience and highly recommend!
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