Antonella
Cesarina from 2021My speciality: Sicilian salad with green beans, tomato, tropea onion, oil
I live in: Bagheria
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Antonella
I await you in a magical place, surrounded by nature in Bagheria, amidst citrus, loquats, and olive trees, facing the sea and Mount Catalfano. "I like to savor rural life in all its facets; every day I collect fresh eggs to make pasta and vegetables for my omelettes. I live in the hills in a house with a large and bright veranda and a beautiful garden with a wood oven and barbecue. I love the company and the cuisine of my territory, which I sometimes like to revisit with a personal and modern touch."
My specialities
- Caponata (traditional recipe)
- Sicilian salad with green beans, tomato, tropea onion, oil
- Cannolo with fresh ricotta
Experiences
Cooking Classes (6)
Reviews
4.9
14 reviews
- Our family of six had an absolutely unforgettable experience with Antonella and her wonderful family. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed into their home as if we were old friends. The appetizers were incredible—fresh, authentic, and some of the best food we have enjoyed during our time in Sicily. The pizza-making class was far more than a cooking lesson; it was a genuine Sicilian family experience. Even though we spoke different languages, Antonella and her family made us feel completely at home. Their warmth, hospitality, and kindness transcended any language barrier. Our children were welcomed with open arms and had an amazing time learning alongside the adults. Watching our pizzas come together while sharing stories, laughter, and traditions with a local Sicilian family was a highlight of our entire trip to Italy. If you are looking for an authentic experience that goes beyond tourism, this is it. Fantastic food, wonderful people, and memories that our family will cherish forever. Thank you, Antonella and family, for opening your home and hearts to us. We will never forget this special evening
- this was such a blast!! it was so much fun learning how to make a pizza with her. it was perfect and she was such a good pizza teacher
- We had an incredible experience at Antonella’s home making pizza! Her family and friends joined us, which made it an even more memorable and authentic experience. Her home is beautiful and everybody was so friendly and accommodating. Everything we had was delicious and it was amazing to use ingredients directly from her garden and cheese from the local sheep. Easily one of our favorite things we’ve done in Sicily! Do not miss out on this!
- We had a fantastic experience cooking with Antonella. We felt welcome from the start and the whole family had a great time learning how to make real Italian pizza. Antonella and Franco were especially keen to teach our 9-year-old all the tricks and we left happy and full. Our best recommendation.
- Do not hesitate to book with Antonella! Her outdoor kitchen space is spectacular, especially with the views of her multiple fruit trees in the garden. Together we cooked two typically Sicilian dishes which we then enjoyed with wine. She had also previously prepared 4 appetizers, including KM 0 ricotta cheese, to eat during the cooking class - all delicious and very fresh. Because Antonella only speaks some English and my Italian is very basic, we did use translation apps on our phones to understand each other better. Grazie Antonella and until next time!
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