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Flora

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: Crepes with artichokes and porcini mushrooms

I live in: Pisa

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Flora!

When one thinks of the city of Pisa, the iconic monument, the Leaning Tower, immediately comes to mind, as well as the thousands of tourists intent on being photographed in bizarre poses at the foot of the famous monument. In the shadow of the famous tower, there are other treasures to be discovered, including the delicacies prepared by Cesarina Flora, who lives in the heart of this Tuscan city. Starting from an early age, Flora carefully followed her family’s culinary preparations and since then has always found in cooking an oasis of serenity, research, knowledge and, above all, a great passion in keeping the local traditions alive. Today she cooks for her numerous friends, creating dishes with new and renewed flavors. She chooses her ingredients with extreme care, insisting that they come from small, highly reputable local businesses. Her table setting is classic and elegant, using treasured dinnerware and hand-embroidered tablecloths. She has an eye for detail, combining colors based on the food she is serving, as well as the floral compositions and small potted plants. 

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My specialities
  •  'Crostini di Sua Maestà': croutons of bread and grilled polenta with a mixture of chicken or rabbit livers, capers, anchovies
  •  Crepes with artichokes and porcini mushrooms
  •  'Trippa alla pisana'
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
26 reviews
This was even better than a cooking class, it was a dining experience. La Sig.na Flora and her husband paired traditional seasonal menu items with classical Pisan (and other regional) dishes. The dinner that followed was one of the highlights of our stay in Pisa. The conversation around food, wine, culture, and worldviews was one of the highlights of our recent stay in Pisa. Breaking bread (and conversation) around a local table, one-on-one talks among strangers, is more important than soaking in the "tourist must-see" trip planning. If I have the fortune to revisit Pisa, I will try to register for another cooking/dinner opportunity.

Helen S - Boston, MA - November 2024

Lovely pasta making lesson; a home away from home, just like cooking with family :)

Qinxue and Amelia  - November 2024

A wonderful experience with Flora and Claudio. The food was delicious and Flora and Claudio made it easy and fun.

Jerry - September 2024

Absolutely wonderful! We learned so much. Excellent instructions. Fun amazing lunch. Would do it again in a second!!!!

Heidi and Don Becker - May 2024

We had such a great time during our cooking class! Flora was a welcoming host and a wealth of knowledge. We can’t wait to take our new skills home with us. Highly recommend this experience to all travelers in Pisa.

Carter & Emily  - May 2024

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