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Erbazzone, tigelle and borlenghi in Sestola (Mo)

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Alessandro

Sestola

Duration 5h

Max 8 guests

Spoken languages:  Italian and English

Tasting of traditional dishes

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  • Erbazzone, tigelle, borlenghi, lemon mousse

I am waiting for you at my home in Sestola to offer the specialties of my family tradition: Erbazzone (a savory spinach pie), tigelle and borlenghi (a kind of crepe without eggs). These preparations, whose origins date back to the Middle Ages, are accompanied by a selection of local sliced meats and cheeses, with matching vegetables; or they can be topped with Modenese pesto, a chopped mixture of lard, garlic and rosemary dusted with Parmesan cheese. You choose the type of seasoning that most inspires you. Everything is cooked at the moment on aluminum plates with very long handles, which are called cotte, drinking a good Lambrusco, then finishing with chocolate borlengo, lemon mousse, coffee and various digestives!

Total: €115.00

€115.00 
per guest

€57.50 per child

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5.0
12 reviews
The meeting with Alessandro was a nice personal and human experience. He was very keen to create a good atmosphere and explain everything well and patiently - and the pasta tasted good.

Walter - July 2025

We had such a great evening with Alessandro! He picked us up at the agreed meeting point, and after a short ride we arrived at his place. Before we started cooking, he offered us some super tasty antipasti and fantastic wine, which we really enjoyed. We prepared two types of pasta and a tiramisu, and Alessandro was really kind and patient throughout the whole process, explaining everything very clearly. During dinner, we had great conversations about all kinds of topics. My wife and I felt more like friends than guests or participants in a cooking class. At the end of the night, Alessandro even drove us back to our apartment – an outstanding service we didn’t expect. All in all, it was an experience I’ll never forget. Thank you for everything, Alessandro.

Sabrina & Tobi - July 2025

Ieri abbiamo passato una serata fantastica con Alessandro e ci siamo goduti la sua ospitalità. Oltre al cibo super buono, preparato con tanto amore, sono stati lo scambio di idee e le chiacchierate interessanti a rendere l'esperienza indimenticabile. Anche suo figlio si è unito a noi più tardi e abbiamo passato una serata fantastica. Grazie mille!

Ryoko - June 2025

Bellissima esperienza! Ho regalato questa cooking class a mia mamma e ci siamo trovate benissimo, bella accoglienza e Alessandro veramente ospitale e competente! È stato un piacere!

Matilde - June 2025

Ho avuto il grande piacere di visitare Alessandro nella sua bellissima casa. È stato incredibilmente cordiale e ospitale. Alessandro ha cucinato per me e il cibo era semplicemente fantastico: fresco, delizioso e preparato con tanto amore. Si capiva subito quanta passione mette nella cucina. Mi sono sentito davvero a mio agio e consiglio vivamente una visita da Alessandro!

Chantal - June 2025

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Alessandro
Cesarina from 2024Location: Sestola    Languages: Italian and English
My name is Alessandro Carlini, I was born in Milan in 1961 to parents from Emilia. My father was originally from Sestola, a mountain village in the province of Modena, and he taught me how to make Berlenghi, a typical specialty from that part of the Apennines. These are very thin crêpes made from a simple, liquid batter consisting of water, flour, and salt, which is called "colla." Another specialty from the Modenese Apennines is Crescentine (better known as Tigelle), a small, round type of bread, which, like Berlenghi, are traditionally served with Modenese pesto—a blend of lard, garlic, and rosemary, accompanied by Parmesan cheese. Alternatively, these dishes can be paired with cured meats, cheeses, vegetables, or Nutella for a sweet version.
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