Cooking classes
My fresh pasta Norma will make you dream
5.0
Small Group hands-on cooking class with 2 pasta recipes and tiramisù followed by a tasting of the recipes prepared during the lesson
Shared Experience
In a shared experience, other guests may be added, up to the maximum number of people that the host can accommodate. Therefore you may have the opportunity to share your passion for good food and cooking with other people from all over the world!
Your experience
- Fish ravioli with pistachio pesto and cherry tomatoes
- Pasta alla Norma (traditional Sicilian pasta dish of sautéed eggplant tossed with tomato sauce and ricotta)
- Tiramisù
Embark on a culinary journey between Sicily and Veneto to savor two of the most renowned dishes from Italian tradition! Simple yet flavorful, these dishes are always a crowd-pleaser. I will reveal all the secrets for crafting a perfect Norma and ensure this culinary experience is truly unique! Upon returning to your home country, you'll be eager to share these delectable creations with friends and family!
Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
- My family and friends all participated in this amazing experience. The 8 of us met with Gilda in the Ortigia market where she showed us the different food vendors and advised us where to shop for the freshest items. Afterwards at her home with the lovely kitchen, we watched as she prepared several dishes, including caponade, pork spadini, pasta with a tomato and sausage sauce, and canolli filling to stuff the shells for dessert. Lunch included all the above, after being presented with an amazing Antipasta Italiana (a meat and cheese board) and a sciacia, a stuffed bread with cheeses and meats. It was an amazing experience to watch Gilda prepare each dish and hear her explain everything as she worked. We thoroughly enjoyed learning the recipes and methods of cooking her delicious meal. It was a memorable experience that we all are still talking about and will remember for a very long time.
- We had the most amazing meal with Gilda and cousin Pina. We learned to make Cavatelli, tiramisu and stuffed bread. We had a delicious meal and so many laughs. If you ever want a true dining experience and a host who will go above and beyond for you - All 6 of us will attest to the wonderful meal we had with our host and chef Gilda!! molte bene and grazie mille!!
- Excellent!
- Our group loved learning from Gilda, seeing her beautiful home and meeting her delightful family. She was so kind and informative, and the meal she helped us prepare was one of the group's favorites from our entire two-week stay in Sicily. Delicious! This experience was a highlight of our time in Italy.
- Our best day in Sicily and without a doubt the best meal. We had an incredible time with Gilda and learnt so much. Such an authentic experience and we felt right at home. If you want to learn more about Sicilian cuisine and how to take the recipes home with you this is definitely worth your time! Thanks Gilda for everything!
MaryAnn Faraci - April 2024
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Katelyn Brooks-Bartolovich - October 2023
Study Abroad Program from Texas - June 2023
Clara and Tom - October 2022
€145.00 per guest
(€72.50 per child)
€145.00 per guest
€145.00 per guest
€72.50 per child
Where
Gilda
Cesarina from 2018Location: Syracuse Languages: Italian and EnglishFrom its fascinating position on the sea to its archaeological monuments, Syracuse is the perfect city to lounge under the sun on its beautiful beaches, experience a classic tragedy in the ancient Greek theater or lose oneself in the narrow streets of Ortigia, the historic center, following the sounds, colors or the tantalizing aroma of Sicilian cuisine... Following the aroma emanating from the traditional Sicilian dishes will bring you to Gilda’s, our Cesarina. Gilda has an innate passion for cooking. She loves to cook and receive friends and relatives, organizing lunches and dinners at home. Gilda makes you feel at home and the atmosphere is cheerful and lively, and her table is always full of flowers and colorful!