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Let's prepare Polenta Taragna together

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Alessandro

Bergamo (BG)

Duration 3h 30m

Max 4 guests

Spoken languages:  Italian and English

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

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  • Polenta Taragna
  • Canapés with chicken sauce and lettuce
  • Traditional dessert

I look forward to welcoming you to my home, just outside Bergamo, where I will teach you how to prepare traditional Polenta Taragna with local cheeses in a classic copper pot. We'll pair it with delicious Bergamasco salami and spinach with Parmesan. While the polenta cooks, we’ll prepare the cheese to add to it, and I'll show you how to make tasty appetizers with a chicken and lettuce sauce, which we'll enjoy as a starter. To finish, there will be dessert, coffee... and a digestif!

Total: €102.00

€102.00 
per guest

€51.00 per child

Reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Bellissima esperienza a casa di Alessandro, Cesarina a Bergamo. Ci ha accolti con grande calore nella sua casa e ci ha insegnato a preparare gli scarpinocc de par con passione e competenza. Oltre al laboratorio di cucina, ci ha deliziati con un ottimo menù di ispirazione emiliana, legato alle sue origini, accompagnato da vino davvero eccellente. Atmosfera conviviale, chiacchiere piacevoli e grande disponibilità. Un’esperienza autentica e assolutamente da consigliare!

Davide - January 2026

We truly cannot recommend the cooking experience at Alessandro’s home enough. From the moment we arrived, we felt like family. Alessandro welcomed us so warmly and shared incredible stories while teaching us his traditional family recipes. The food was absolutely AMAZING - every single dish was better than the last. This experience was truly the highlight of our trip and something we will never forget. If you’re even thinking about booking it, do it. You won’t regret it.

Kathryn Fanelli - December 2025

I had such a great time! Alessandro was a spectacular host. The conversation and food were great, I would definitely do this again.

Ashlynn  - November 2025

We had a wonderful experience at Alessandro’s food course and market tour. We loved visiting the market, where we bought lots of delicious and inexpensive cheese, sausage and jam. At Alessandro’s home we tasted and prepared some local dishes. Alessandro did a great job of making us feel welcome in his home. We would highly recommend this tour to others.

Maj  - November 2025

Learning to make 2 absolutely delicious and so simple pasta dishes and a heavenly tiramisu in a friendly informal happy setting is a definite recipe for success! Alessandro thank you for welcoming us into your home and sharing your passion for Italy and its wonderful food! I will recommend this experience to anyone who listens!

Joanne - November 2025

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Alessandro
Cesarina from 2024Location: Bergamo (BG)    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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