Michela
Cesarina from 2021My speciality: Bigoli with ragu and pumpkin
I live in: Verona
Spoken languages: English, French, Italian
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Michela!
Michela is from Verona, she has always lived in Verona, a city of art and love. Her apartment is a few steps from Piazza Brà, in the city center. The hills with its vineyards, Lake Garda with centuries-old olive trees and the Lessini mountains surround the monuments of a city with magical views. Her passion for cooking is a family legacy. Grandmother Laura and mother Bibi involved grandchildren and children in the preparation of long and short fresh pasta, lasagna, tortellini and tortelli, meat main courses with side dishes and desserts. "In the kitchen I try to convey the value of simplicity, but at the same time I am always ready to experiment with new dishes, mainly using the typical products of the Verona area."
My specialities
- Mushrooms and parmesan mille-feuille
- Bigoli with ragu and pumpkin
- Filet with rosemary and grilled radicchio
Experiences
Cooking classes (12)
Food & Wine Tours (6)
Reviews
5.0
94 reviews
- I had a wonderful morning with Michela. She arrived promptly at the meeting point and greeted me warmly. She took me to a traditional patisserie near to the castle, which I wouldn't have found without her local knowledge. She took me to some other traditional Veronese food & drink establishments, explaining the city's history as we walked. After about an hour's tour of the city, we went to her apartment to make the gnocchi. She was very good at explaining and demonstrating each step, and it was easy to pick up the technique. It was a treat to sit at her table & eat together, while we talked more about Italian society & traditions. It was a very pleasant and insightful morning, and I have come away with new knowledge & skills. Very grateful: thank you Michela.
- Michela made us feel at home from the minute we walked through the door of her lovely home. She made 3 wonderful dishes which we sat down and shared with her. Very informative cooking demonstration as well. Would highly recommend this and would go back in a heartbeat.
- Michela, is just great! She ist so lovely and has just patient with children! You feel directly like home in her place and it’s super central. I offered this experience for my son’s birthday. She also baked a delicious chocolate cake with the kids! Making pasta with an original Italian chef was so great. She gave us many tips and we had all a great time and a super lunch 👌 thank you so much!
- Le mie amiche hanno organizzato per me un addio al nubilato molto originale: un corso di cucina! Michela è stata bravissima: subito ci ha accolte nel suo appartamento senza far trapelare nulla. Ci è stato offerto un ottimo aperitivo di benvenuto con tutte le attenzioni del caso. Poi ho intuito che eravamo lì per cucinare! E' stata un'esperienza molto divertente: abbiamo tirato la pasta con il mattarello preparando tagliatelle e ravioli e cucinato la sbrisolona. Michela ci ha dato tantissimi consigli su preparazioni, strumenti da avere in cucina e sulla scelta delle materie prime. E' stata molto attenta e premurosa nei nostri confronti. Un'esperienza che consiglio a chi vuole passare del tempo con le proprie amiche in maniera divertente e costruttiva!
- Excellent experience and total immersion into Italian pasta making with lovely hostess Michela. A fantastic way to spend an evening. We could have stayed longer. Thankyou Michela for your hospitality and expertise. Cannot wait to try making the delicious dishes ourselves at home.
Jo (UK) - April 2025
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Sally & Sarah - March 2025