Barbara
Cesarina from 2022My speciality: Traditional Ligurian croxetti pasta served with pine nut pesto
I live in: Riomaggiore
Spoken languages: Italian and English
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I offer vegetarian alternatives
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Barbara
Hi there, I'm Barbara! I was born in the Gulf of Poets, to a Sardinian mother and a Genoese father, and spent my childhood with my beloved grandparents. I like to think of myself as a citizen of the world, but I have a strong connection to my land and its traditions, as does my husband Stefano. Together, we want to share our passion for cooking and our roots with other enthusiasts and curious minds.Since I was a child, I developed a strong passion for cooking, thanks to my grandmother who taught me to experiment and taste new flavors. I have always been adventurous and have tried all the original recipes from different countries around the world, but Ligurian cuisine remains my favorite.We decided to open the doors of our house, located on the terraces of the Cinque Terre above Riomaggiore, to share our passion for cooking and local culture. For us, cooking is the best way to tell the story of our land and pass on the true Ligurian tradition to others. We are excited to share this culinary journey with guests from around the world!
Experiences
Cooking Classes (9)
Reviews
4.9
103 reviews
- Barbara and Stefano were lovely hosts. The class ended up just being me and my two children (11 and 14), so we were able to choose what we wanted to make based on their interests. Barbara then supplemented what they expressed interest in with a few other small things like lemon salad and some excellent homemade fruit juice. The food was incredible, the views amazing, and the hosts informative and jovial. We had a wonderful experience and would do it again in a hearbeat!!
- You must come visit Barbara and Stefano! I can not begin to tell you how wonderful our experience was with them. Not only did we get a hands on cooking class, the location was on a mountainside with a BEAUTIFUL view. They were so hospitable and Barbara made our entire trip to Italy. She was funny and gracious and just downright charming. Felt like my own auntie invited me into her home to learn and cook. If you’re in the area and contemplating a cooking class, this is the one!!
- Barbara was an incredible time and was so knowledgeable about everything Italian food and traditions. She was so fun to be around and was so hospitable and charming. She helped us navigate to her place and encouraged us to truly enjoy ourselves. Her recipes are authentic to the area and are full of traditions passed down through the generations. Stefano was such a delight as well - they make a great team! The food was delicious and we’re walking away with amazing memories and even better recipes to make ourselves. We will be back!! Also - their home is GORGEOUS!
- Barbara and Stefano were the perfect hosts. The class was very informative and hands-on. Getting there was a bit more difficult than anticipated. Take Barbara up on her offer of arranging taxi service to her house. In the end, the 100 treacherous stairs up the mountain were worth it but if you are not in really good shape it can be a problem.
- Perfetto!! The food, the hosts, the setting, the instruction, the dogs, the house…it was all magnificent! I can’t describe all of the different points of perfection, so I will just say that we would do it again, it was worth the money, and it was a top moment of our entire trip (which spanned 2 weeks in 4 different countries).
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