Domenica
Cesarina from 2024My speciality: Focacci
I live in: Noci
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Domenica!
Naturally Domy: Born and raised in Puglia, I started cooking 15 years ago when my second child decided to leave the nest. I hoped that by learning to cook Puglian delicacies, my children would miss home more and visit us more often. Over the years, I have mastered the art of sourdough, which I care for like a third child, and I enjoy using it to make taralli, focaccia, and pizza. My love for nature has also led me to cultivate my own organic garden. Join me in preparing a traditional Puglian lunch: focaccia alla barese, homemade fresh pasta, taralli, and panzerotti, along with a dessert made from the fruits of our land.
My specialities
- Panzerotti
- Focacci
- Taralli
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
- My partner and I had the absolute joy of joining Domenica and her husband Stefano for a cooking class in their beautiful country home in Puglia — and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of our entire trip. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed like old friends. Domenica and Stefano are not only incredibly talented but also warm, generous, and full of fascinating stories about Puglian life and traditions. Their love for what they do is contagious. Their home is stunning — surrounded by nature, bursting with color, and filled with the smell of fresh herbs and blooming flowers. They have three sweet dogs who added such a cozy and joyful presence throughout the day (we’re dog lovers, so this was a major bonus!). We made fresh pasta from scratch, a beautiful fruit tart, and the most delicious focaccia bread, all using ingredients straight from their garden. Even the eggs came from their own chickens! You could taste the freshness and care in every bite. We shared stories and laughter over glasses of local Puglian wine, and to top it all off, we finished the meal with Domenica’s incredible homemade limoncello — the best we’ve ever had. What made this experience so special wasn’t just the food (which was amazing), but the feeling that we were part of something much more personal. It felt like sitting down to a lovingly prepared family meal, surrounded by warmth, generosity, and genuine connection. If you're in Puglia and love good food, kind people, and authentic experiences, don’t miss this class. Elisa and I left with full hearts, full bellies, and memories we’ll treasure forever.
- Wir haben diesen Pasta-Kochkurs ganz spontan gebucht – und es war eine der besten Entscheidungen unseres Urlaubs! Der Kurs fand in einem wunderschönen Sommeranwesen mit traumhaftem Garten statt, der sofort Urlaubsstimmung versprühte. Domenica und Stefano sind zwei unglaublich herzliche Menschen, bei denen man sich vom ersten Moment an wie zu Hause fühlt. Mit viel Leidenschaft und Liebe zum Detail haben sie uns durch den Abend begleitet. Unter Domenicas geduldiger Anleitung haben wir nicht nur köstliche Pasta, sondern auch ein herrliches Tiramisu zubereitet. Dazu gab es feine Vorspeisen, darunter ein Focaccia, das einfach himmlisch war. Der Abend endete in geselliger Runde bei einer Flasche ausgezeichnetem Rosé – ein perfekter Ausklang. Für uns war es ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, das wir jedem nur wärmstens empfehlen können. Ein absolutes Muss für alle, die Apulien besuchen! We booked this pasta cooking class on a whim – and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of our holiday! The class took place in a charming summer estate with a beautiful garden that immediately set the perfect atmosphere. Domenica and Stefano are such wonderfully warm hosts, making us feel at home from the very first moment. With Domenica’s patient guidance, we prepared delicious fresh pasta as well as a heavenly tiramisu. We also enjoyed delightful appetizers, including a focaccia that was simply outstanding. The evening ended in great company with a bottle of excellent rosé – the perfect way to round off an unforgettable experience. We can wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone visiting Apulia. A true must-do!
- What a wonderful experience, Domenica and her husband were so lovely and welcoming, their dogs we’re also incredibly lovely and welcoming 🥰 her nieces were also there to help with the translation and they literally welcomed us in as extra family members, we made Tiramisu to start which tasted INCREDIBLE and then we moved on to preparing fresh pasta, all of the produce came from their garden, homemade olive oil, tomato sauce with tomato’s from their garden, peppers, homemade focaccia, it all just tasted absolutely incredible! They offered wine throughout the meal and after our dessert we finished with a limoncello shot again homemade! It was such an honour to spend the evening with Domenica and we would absolutely go back again! Thank you to her, her husband, niece and friend for being such wonderful hosts!
- This was so much more than a cooking class — it was a truly authentic Italian experience! Dominica and her husband welcomed us into their home with such warmth, and every part of the day reflected their love for good food and local traditions. We cooked with incredibly fresh ingredients straight from their garden, and learned so much about Italian cooking and culture. On top of the dishes we prepared together, they served an absolutely delicious, full Italian meal with homemade snacks and fantastic wine. It was the highlight of our 12-day trip to Italy and an experience we’ll always remember!
- ik vond de kookles ontzettend leuk. domenica legde alles goed uit, waardoor we heerlijke pasta hadden. ze vertelde ons over de sauzen die ze had gemaakt. daarnaast hadden ze heerlijke hapjes en wijntjes. alle hapjes had ze zelf gemaakt, ook de limoncello. het was een gezellige avond, in een leuke setting!
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