Francesca
Cesarina from 2020My speciality: Orecchiette with turnip tops
I live in: Lecce
Spoken languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Francesca!
"For me, being in front of the stove is really a pleasure, which I often share with our friends. Pleasure in preparing something genuine that often takes us back to the kitchens of our grandmothers, crowded with relatives, especially during the holidays. Our territory is rich in poor but exceptional products, which I like to serve in the simplest way possible, precisely to enhance them. "
My specialities
- Pettole
- Orecchiette with turnip tops
- Beef or mixed meat, cooked slowly in the classic earthenware pan
Experiences
Cooking classes (9)
Food experiences (3)
Reviews
4.9
21 reviews
- EXCELENTE. Francesca nos hizo sentir como en casa, además de ofrecernos una exquisita cena y guia de cocina. Muy recomendable
- “Great cooking class experience near Lecce in a private home. Very good recipe and pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommended!”
- This was a wonderful experience for my wife and I. Francesca is an excellent teacher and provided a fun and authentic Italian cooking class in her own home. She was beautifully supported by her daughter and we cooked 3 main dishes plus a desert. We also got to take away the recipes. Many thanks for a very enjoyable day. Highly recommend,
- My husband I had an amazing experience with Francesca, her husband Francesco and her daughter Vittoria. We have been to a number of cooking classes in Italy but this was by far our best. Being welcomed so warmly and naturally into their home really made this special for us. Francesca guided us in making orecchiette, ravioli and sagne torte. All were first experiences for us and we will be adding these to our repertoire when we return home. Francesca is a gracious hostess, guiding us through our bumbling first attempts at shaping and applauding our increasing skill. Her humour was infectious. Aided by Vittoria, who is near fluent, we had no problem at all in talking about cooking, life in Puglia, Italy and the world. What a fabulous experience. I wish we lived closer and could stop in for a cafe or a shared meal. Gracie mille!
- Making pasticciotto and orecchiette with Francesca was such a lovely experience! She was so sweet and patient, showing me exactly how to get everything just right. You could tell how much she loves keeping these traditions alive, and it made the whole thing feel so special. Thank you!!
Carlos Chocron - June 2025
Louis - June 2025
Gerard McNeill - June 2025
Renée D - May 2025
Richard - November 2024