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Giovannella

Cesarina from 2024

My speciality: Savory Babà, Bucatini Dome, Sea Bass with Traditional Herbs

I live in: Martina Franca

Spoken languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French

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I offer vegetarian alternatives
Cesarina Green
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Giovannella

My cooking is the result of a family passion passed down from my mother, my grandmother, and shaped by the experiences and places that have been part of my life. I love cooking with seasonal, local products, and whenever possible, ingredients from my own garden. I enjoy growing and using aromatic herbs, transforming fruit into unique and healthy jams, as well as creating traditional liqueurs. My cuisine is typical of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, as a Neapolitan transplanted to Puglia, with Sicilian and Campanian grandmothers and a Pugliese mother-in-law. I love French cuisine and exploring “fusion” experiences that blend Southern Italian and international flavors.

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My specialities

  •  Savory Babà, Bucatini Dome, Sea Bass with Traditional Herbs

Experiences

Reviews

5.0
44 reviews
Our day with Giovanella was one of the highlights of our trip and time in Puglia. We were very fortunate to have a private cooking class where we were the only two people in the class. Giovanella and the team made us feel so welcome from the minute we stepped foot onto their gorgeous property. We had the chance to observe, participate and take notes, writing down the recipes and tips and tricks for each dish. Giovanella explained the methods in depth and the choice of each ingredient. When it came to eating, there was an incredible spread on the table. Besides the incredible food, what was most special was the way Giovanella, Susan and Maria let us share about our Italian heritage and the foods we made with our Nonni growing up. It was a very emotional day with happy tears honouring Italian culture and traditions. This will be a day we remember forever and we hope to return to Giovanella's property in the future. Thank you Giovanella, Susan and Maria for this wonderful experience. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic, friendly and unforgettable day.

Emily e Dominic - 

10/10 experience! We had such a wonderful, intimate dining experience with our hosts. The meal was several courses, and so many of the ingredients were incredibly fresh, including produce straight from their own farm. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious, and they were so accommodating of our vegetarian diet. What made the experience even more special was how warm and welcoming the hosts were — it genuinely felt like being invited into someone’s home for an incredible meal. They even sent us the recipes for some of the dishes we loved and asked about, which was such a thoughtful touch. Amazing food, fresh local ingredients, and wonderful hospitality. One of the most memorable dining experiences of our trip. Highly recommend — 10/10!

Milind patel - 

Giovannella pampered us all evening, sharing her experience and passion for Italian cuisine! The quality of the ingredients used was top-notch, and the masseria was a dream location!! An unforgettable experience - we can't wait to make orecchiette and cavatelli once we get home! Heartfelt thanks to Susanne as well!!

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Lena + David - 

We had a wonderful time at this cooking class. The experience was excellent from a service and ambiance perspective, with a beautiful property and a very local, authentic trip to the market in Cisternino with Giovannella. All of the food we ate was delicious, and the service accompanying each course was outstanding. If you’re primarily looking to learn how to prepare a variety of traditional Apulian dishes, the hands-on cooking portion is somewhat limited, as we focused mainly on making orecchiette and tiramisu. However, lunch included a wonderful variety of other dishes that we didn’t prepare ourselves. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we especially appreciated the beautiful setting, warm hospitality, and authentic local feel.

Paul S. - 

Giovannella and her staff welcomed us in a wonderful way, with generosity, spontaneity, simplicity, and kindness. She says she likes to redistribute smiles... and I guarantee she does it naturally. Great joy. To die for, simple to make us feel at home. A beautiful experience. She’s made my day!!!! Recommended worldwide without any hesitation. THANK YOU. PS The food is truly to die for ❤️ 🤩

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Fabio - 

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