Minestrone soups from Lake Como barley and chestnuts

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

Minestrone is much more than just a soup: it tells the story of seasons, territories, and family traditions. Each area has its own version, linked to the vegetables available and local traditions. I will explain how to select seasonal ingredients, prepare them, and cook an authentic minestrone, explaining the possible variations and family secrets. A simple, comforting, and timeless dish.

You will watch me prepare my focaccia with sourdough. You will help me prepare the typical cake of Como: the "Miascia" or bread cake. At the end, we will taste the dishes we have prepared together. The menu is vegetarian.