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Barbara

Cesarina from 2022

My 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!

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Experiences

Reviews

4.9
109 reviews
Barbara and Stefano were wonderful! We had the best time learning how to make pesto and gnocchi. Not only did we learn about the food and recipes, but just getting to visit with them was a treat. And the bonus was getting to meet their precious fur babies, Ana and Julie! I would love to go back and cook with Barbara and Stefano!

Nacole Morgan - 

Barbara and Stephan were absolutely amazing, the entire experience was something to remember. From the views at their home to the food they served I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a day in the cinque terra. Barabra was super attentive providing directions to her home, I do recommend booking the taxi service she provides or taking the bus, their home is up on the cliff side and is a trek to get to, make sure to wear walking shoes either way, but the views provided on the walk were stunning. She not only gave us the recipes in the class but taught us others after asking about what we like to eat. She provides an abundance of knowledge regarding the ingredients used, recommending alternatives for items that may be difficult to find back home. We were provided plenty of snacks and wine throughout the class and were able to relax and enjoy the surroundings in-between recipes. A 5 star 10/10 experience.

Katie Piehl - 

Barbara and Stefano’s class exceeded any expectations we had. Their property is stunning; they had the class set up on their terrace overlooking the UNESCO terraces of Cinque Terre. We were welcomed and treated to their talents for both cooking and humour, served wonderful food and drink, and left feeling full and happy. We even learned a thing or two about cooking pasta ;) Definitely a trip highlight! 110% recommend.

Katie & Corey - 

We had the most amazing time learning and eating many amazing recipes from Barbara! Her and her husband Stafano are great people!

Mike Gorski - 

Was such a joy learning everything and the food was exceptional!! Thank you Barbara, such an incredible experience.

Elyse Kimball - 

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