Lara
Cesarina from 2023My speciality: Ribollita
I live in: Certaldo
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Lara!
Typical Tuscan cuisine, grilled meat, bread, fresh pasta, pizza and crushed bread are my specialties.
My specialities
- Tomato soup
- Ribollita
- Panzanella
Experiences
Cooking classes (7)
Food experiences (4)
Reviews
4.9
34 reviews
- 100% recommend this in home dining experience. Ms. Lara, Mr Daniel, Christian and sweet Sophia were amazing hosts. The wine, cheese and crostini appetizers were delicious. Mr . Daniel paired our wine perfectly and each course was Tuscan culinary delight. The starter was traditional lasagna. Homemade ragu and pasta , perfecto !! The main Sunday Supper course was a rotisserie chicken, vegetables, pork , sausage and local bread extravaganza. From the scent of the meat mixed with the rosemary , bay laurel and lemon left no doubt that the meal was going to be delicious. Farm raised sweet peas were our main vegetable side dish and homemade biscotti paired with a dessert wine for dipping. Lastly a chilled cordial/ liqueur that was delicious to round out the meal. The hospitality of Ms Lara‘s family was like no other I can compare this dining experience. From the food, history and gentile conversation it was the most perfect event . Grazie Amicos!! Kathleen and Michael. Clover, SC USA
- Lara’s Easter dinner was excellent. The food, property and whole experience was exceptional. Her family was full of joy and we loved meeting them!
- We had the pleasure of being Lara’s first class of 2025. The food and hospitality offered by Lara and here entire family was beyond expectations. Can’t wait to book another class during our next trip to Tuscany.
- We had a wonderful experience with Lara, Daniel and her family. We started off with some bread and fresh olive oil- amazing the quality of the oil- it had just been pressed yesterday. The tiramisu we made was so easy but wonderful. They taught us how to make ravioli and pici. It was an unbelievable meal! The ravioli were stuffed with local porcini mushrooms and ricotta. She cooked them in a zucchini sauce that was great! The pici was cooked with a ham and salami tomato sauce - it was delicious. We had local white and red wine with the meal - a great treat! This was a great first day in Tuscany! Would highly recommend it and the next time we are in Tuscany we will get with Lara and Daniel again- it was just a special evening with wonderful hospitality in a gorgeous setting.
- Excellent! We had a lot of fun and enjoyed our experience cooking with Lara and her family. In addition to what we made together, Lara prepared a delicious meal. All local ingredients. We had a delightful time in Lara’s beautiful and warm home.
Kathleen Falls - June 2025
Kelly Sutton - April 2025
Donna @ Michael Phillipus - January 2025
Al Cheatham - October 2024
Corey - October 2024