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Indulge in a True Piedmontese Tradition: The Sinoira Merenda

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Benedetta

Turin (TO)
Duration 3h
Max 10 guests
Spoken languages:  
Italian, French, English
Cesarina Green

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

Shared Experience
Your experience
  • Traditional mix appetizers

Welcome to my home in the heart of Turin, where you will be welcomed for a unique dining experience inspired by the Piedmontese tradition of the merenda sinoira. This cold meal, usually eaten around 5 p.m. and extended until dinnertime, is considered the mother of all apericena in the world!

I will guide you through a selection of traditional dishes prepared with high-quality local ingredients, such as cured meats and cheeses typical of the region, accompanied by freshly baked bread and breadsticks. I will also show you how to prepare some of the dishes, so that you can take home with you the techniques and recipes to replicate this unique experience. I look forward to a special evening of tasting and great company in the heart of Turin.

Total: €117.00

€117.00 
per guest

€59.00 per child

Reviews

5.0
207 reviews
We had a wonderful cooking experience with Benedetta at her house. She teached us how to make filled eggs, Ravioli and Tiramisu. I have written down the recipes and will definitely make it at home. It was very nice to sit at her dinner tabel to eat our own house made Italian food together with Benedetta, her mother Grande Mama and daughter. We highly recommend her cooking class.

Bert Olthof  - 

We were received very warmly and hospitably by the hostess and Nonna. A relaxed afternoon followed in which the steps of making fresh ravioli were explained. The afternoon flew by. Many thanks, Bernadette and Nonna.

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Marella  - 

We had an exceptional evening at Benedetta's! A warm, family-like, and yet very professional welcome. I had never had such an experience. I have celiac disease, so gluten is strictly forbidden for me, and Benedetta (notified in advance) adapted the menu to be compatible with this constraint, while providing a delicious and local meal for our small group of five. The sharing was joyful, simple, and respectful. Her mother and daughter participated in the preparations and the meal, and we loved the atmosphere of this delicious dinner with rich interactions. A huge thank you!!!

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Claire - 

Unforgettable evening at Benedetta's: excellent cuisine, very friendly contact with Benedetta, her daughter Zoé, and her mother Luisa. 100% recommended experience.

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Brigitte - 

This was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve had in a very long time. From the moment I arrived, Benedetta made me feel completely at home. She was incredibly warm, welcoming, patient, and attentive throughout the entire experience. Learning how to make fresh pasta and tiramisu in her home was amazing, but what made everything unforgettable was the atmosphere she created. Cooking together, sharing a meal with her family, and spending time around the table with such incredible women made me feel like part of the family for the day. Everything was beautifully prepared and organized with so much care, and the food was absolutely delicious. She explained every step very clearly and made the whole experience feel easy, relaxing, and sooo fun. This was such an authentic and special experience, and one of the highlights of my trip to Italy. If you are visiting Turin, I truly recommend doing this experience with Benedetta. Thank you again for such a beautiful memory.

Sara - 

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Benedetta

Cesarina from 2018Location: Turin (TO)    Languages: Italian, French, English
Seductive, regal, and a little French — that’s Turin. There’s always something to do here: from the Mole Antonelliana to the Reggia di Venaria, from chocolate treats to a special dinner... at my house. I’ve nurtured a passion for the culinary arts since I was little, growing up surrounded by good food and traditional Piedmontese recipes, always prepared with fresh produce from the local markets. Simplicity, a light touch, and excellent ingredients are the foundation of my cooking. I also love blending tradition with a touch of originality and innovation — a passion that comes naturally to me, thanks to my background in art and design, which is also my profession.
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