In the Kitchen with Carmen

Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina

In my garden in Otranto, in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere, we’ll cook together some of the recipes that capture the essence of my homeland, accompanied by music, stories and moments to cherish.

We’ll prepare homemade pasta with fresh tomatoes and basil, the traditional broad bean purée with wild chicory, grilled and battered vegetables, and homemade bread. To finish off, there’ll be a delicious tiramisu or a traditional dessert, served with seasonal fruit.

It’ll be a chance to cook together, savour the flavours of Puglia and share stories and smiles, just as you would in a real Apulian home.