Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
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Come and enjoy an authentic cooking class in the Langhe, in a countryside home surrounded by greenery in Borgomale. I’ll welcome you with an aperitif before we get cooking together. We’ll prepare traditional Piedmontese dishes inspired by the seasons and my farming roots. You’ll learn how to roast peppers the old-fashioned way, make fresh gnocchi with Castelmagno cheese, and finish with a homemade hazelnut cake served with zabaione. During the class, I’ll share family stories, local ingredients, and cooking secrets passed down from my grandparents. We'll toast with a typical Langhe wine at the table. Please let me know about any allergies or special requests when booking.
We had such a lovely time with Valeria; she and her husband were excellent hosts. The food was delicious and it was great to learn some new techniques including rolling the gnocchi. She did a nice job of incorporating us into the meal prep while also having enough done ahead of time so that everything could be prepared relatively quickly. There was a bit of a language barrier as we do not speak Italian but we were able to get by and it did not detract from our experience.
Emily -
Magnificent!! We had a wonderful and delicious evening at Valeria and her husband’s place. after a welcome aperitif, we prepared the gnocchi in the Piedmontese style, then enjoy a typical meal of the region, all accompanied by excellent wines. Many thanks ! We will come back 👌
Lise -
Polite hosts. Very good food and a good experience to be involved in preparing the pasta. Recomendable.
Rasmussen -
We visited Valeria and her husband in Borgomale.
It was their first time and also ours.
We had an amazing night. Aperitif in the lovely garden. Conversation about food and football.
Then we made gnocchi together and had an amazing four course meal.
We felt very very welcome.
Cesarina from 2024Location: Borgomale (CN) Languages: Italian and English
Mine is the authentic cuisine of the Langhe region, rich in genuine flavors and traditions passed down through generations. I love preparing the typical dishes of our land: hand-rolled tajarin, thin and golden just as tradition demands, soft and comforting gnocchi, and brasato slowly cooked in red wine, just like it used to be. Every recipe tells a story—my story.