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Annamaria

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: Pizzoccheri (a type of short tagliatelle, a flat ribbon pasta, made with buckwheat flour and wheat flour)

I live in: Lierna

Spoken languages: French, Italian, English, Spanish

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I offer vegetarian alternatives

Annamaria

Chef by profession and for passion, Cesarina Annamaria has trained in the culinary arts in Italy and other parts of the world. "My cooking combines tradition, an eye on eating healthfully, careful attention to ingredients and a sense of lightness".Annamaria hosts us in her cozy and elegant house overlooking Lake Como. We are in Lierna, a small town full of history that dates back to ancient Rome. In this corner of paradise, immersed in quiet nature, we sample the wonderful delicacies prepared by Annamaria’s. Her recipes respect each season’s offerings and the local traditions, while focusing on creating a sense of lightness by carefully balancing the various ingredients.

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My specialities

  •  Missultit (fish similar to sardine) with grilled polenta
  •  Pizzoccheri (a type of short tagliatelle, a flat ribbon pasta, made with buckwheat flour and wheat flour)
  •  Cassoeula (pork and savoy cabbage dish)

Experiences

Reviews

5.0
9 reviews
Without a doubt, this was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Lake Como! Annamaria was an exceptional host—warm, welcoming, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. From the moment we arrived at her beautiful home, she made us feel like family. The entire experience was authentic, relaxed, and filled with laughter. Our group of 10, spanning multiple generations, had an amazing time learning how to make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch. Annamaria was a fantastic teacher, providing just the right balance of instruction, hands-on participation, and storytelling. Everyone was engaged, regardless of age or cooking experience. What made this experience so special was that it felt much more like being invited into an Italian home than attending a cooking class. We enjoyed wonderful food, great conversation, and learned techniques we'll actually use again. Our kids can't wait to go back home and make their own pasta! We've done many tours and activities while traveling, and this was truly one of the most memorable. If you're visiting Lake Como and are considering this experience, don't hesitate—book it. You'll leave with full stomachs, new skills, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Arthur - 

Without a doubt, this was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Lake Como! Annamaria was an exceptional host—warm, welcoming, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. From the moment we arrived at her beautiful home, she made us feel like family. The entire experience was authentic, relaxed, and filled with laughter. Our group of 10, spanning multiple generations, had an amazing time learning how to make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch. Annamaria was a fantastic teacher, providing just the right balance of instruction, hands-on participation, and storytelling. Everyone was engaged, regardless of age or cooking experience. What made this experience so special was that it felt much more like being invited into an Italian home than attending a cooking class. We enjoyed wonderful food, great conversation, and learned techniques we'll actually use again. Our kids can't wait to go back home and make their own pasta! We've done many tours and activities while traveling, and this was truly one of the most memorable. If you're visiting Lake Como and are considering this experience, don't hesitate—book it. You'll leave with full stomachs, new skills, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Arthur - 

Anna’s cooking class was the highlight of our Lake Como vacation!! She immediately made us feel at home as soon as we walked in. She was knowledgeable, welcoming, fun, and thorough. I really enjoyed learning about the nuances of making pasta, and all of the factors that can affect how it comes out. The food we made was perhaps our favorite meal on the trip! Thank you Anna for such an amazing experience :)

Lana - 

Anna was an absolute delight and our entire experience was unforgettable. She was patient in her explanation and made sure our pasta making was a success. We prepared two different dishes and got to enjoy the fruits of our labor with new friends at her beautiful home.

Carrie Hendrix - 

This was such a lovely cooking class! My grandmother and I did the course together and had the most amazing experience learning new things and doing it together! Could not recommend the class or Annamaria more!

Halle  - 

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