Cooking classes
Crescentine and Prosecco: an Emilia-Romagna aperitivo
5.0
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
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Your experience
This cooking class will introduce you to the authentic crescentine of Bologna, delicious diamond-shaped dough bites made with flour, lard (or olive oil), salt, milk – including plant-based options for vegans – and a touch of leavening. After kneading and frying them in seed oil, we will pair them with cured meats, cheeses, or vegetables, depending on the guests' preferences. To make the experience even more special, we’ll enjoy them with a glass of fine prosecco.
I look forward to sharing this delicious and convivial experience with you!
Vegan
Vegetarian
€82.00 per guest
(€41.00 per child)
€82.00
per guest€41.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
67 reviews
- Bella Esperienza, utile e piacevole. Paola ci ha accolti calorosamente e ci ha guidato con pazienza nella realizzazione dei nostri tortellini che poi abbiamo gustato felici per essere riusciti così rapidamente ad imparare a farli. Esperienza eccezionale da consigliare e ripetere.
- We had a great time making pasta and tiramisu with Paola. She was extremely patient with our lack of cocking skills, spoke perfect English and told us lots of tricks that we can apply at home. Nonetheless, food was delicious, much better than what we tried in restaurants, so we can fully recommend the experience.
- Ho partecipato al corso di tortellini insieme a mia mamma e l'esperienza è stata davvero speciale. Non possiamo dire di essere rimaste entusiaste, ma di più! Paola ci ha accolte con calore e grande entusiasmo nella sua splendida casa, guidandoci passo dopo passo con molta pazienza e passione. È stata un'esperienza che ci ha coinvolto completamente e che consigliamo assolutamente a chiunque voglia vivere un momento autentico e divertente.
- What a lovely experience learning to make lasagna bolognese with Paola. After 4 weeks of travel, the day was like a breath of fresh air. Spending the day cooking and meeting a new friend. Sitting down in her beautiful table and having a home cooked meal was perfect. I learned a lot about local cuisine. I love how food is a great unifier across the world. We all enjoy the love & traditions conveyed in the kitchen. I intend to make this with my kids when we get home!! Perhaps a new holiday tradition for us now. Grazie Paola❣️
- Paola was such a great host and cook. She was so patient with us and taught us the right technique. She was also very nice to chat with and prepared a great meal for us after our lesson. Paola is a gem and I’d highly recommend her cooking class to anyone visiting Bologna!
Stefania e Gianluigi - February 2025
Eugen - January 2025
Anna - January 2025
Scott & Betsy - November 2024
Jo - October 2024
€82.00 per guest
(€41.00 per child)
€82.00 per guest
Where
Paola
Cesarina from 2018Location: Bologna Languages: Italian, English, FrenchWant to enjoy the finest flavours of one of the world’s most iconic cuisines, right at the city gates of Bologna? You can! Paola lives at Porta San Felice, near Bologna’s original city walls. Enjoy a special lunch and dinner during the summer in the garden of this gourgeous house in the city center of Bologna.
In this tranquil location our Cesarina takes us on a journey through the flavours of Bologna’s local traditions, from mortadella to ragù alla bolognese. “I love cooking, because it brings together family traditions and the joy of sharing food with other people”.
In this tranquil location our Cesarina takes us on a journey through the flavours of Bologna’s local traditions, from mortadella to ragù alla bolognese. “I love cooking, because it brings together family traditions and the joy of sharing food with other people”.
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