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Maria Cristina

Cesarina from 2022

I live in: Florence

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Maria Cristina!

I have always loved cooking. I learned from my mother that she was a perfect cook and taught me to recognize the good taste of food, its genuineness and the tradition of typical dishes that are handed down from mother to daughter. Hospitality in mine. land and in my family has always been a strong point: a place at the table is always added with great joy in offering good food to guests. I live in Florence because I moved to study, so I integrated Tuscan cuisine with that of my land and I must say that it was a beautiful enrichment of flavors and recipes .

Experiences
Reviews
5.0
7 reviews
It was truly a magical time, and getting to learn and cook was amazing.

Rich - January 2024

Christina was amazing. She met us at market and we were in and out and up to her house to cook a delicious feast of our choosing (with her help). She has a beautiful home and was very welcoming. We had an amazing time learning and eating the meal. One of the best meals I’ve ever had. I would do this again every time I’m in Florence. 12/10.

Lizzie - October 2023

Cristina was a wonderful host and she went out of her way to pick my daughter & I up from downtown Florence, which was totally unexpected but most appreciated. We loved our morning with her in her beautiful home, chatting away and learning about pasta making. We both thoroughly enjoyed her company.

Mariska  - September 2023

We spent an incredible day with Maria Cristina cooking pasta in her beautiful home. She's a delight. The food was delicious. And the property is spectacular. A perfect day.

Michael - July 2023

Highly recommend this experience with Cristina!!! My boyfriend and I were looking for a private cooking class at someone’s home in the countryside of Italy close to Florence/Tuscany. All other options we were finding were with a group of other people. We loved that the booking with Cristina was private and intimate compared to being part of a group with other travelers and we felt we would lose the authenticity of the cooking class experience. Everything was truly amazing and perfect from Cristina as a host, to her home and the food. If there’s a specific dish you’re interested in cooking, you can request it as well which is nice. She also has another option where she will take you to the farmers market to pick out the ingredients you will use (we didn’t do this option since we didn’t have enough time that day but next time we are back we will definitely choose this option!). Her home was such a lovely experience in itself, she has an incredible view of the countryside and all you can hear is the birds chirping which on the inside her home is such a beautiful antique Mediterranean/Italian vibe. We learned that she has worked in real estate so her home truly added to the experience. We made spinach & ricotta filled ravioli in a delicious tomato sauce and tagliatelle in an unforgettable pesto sauce. For dessert, we made tiramisu which was the best tiramisu we’ve ever had. As the pasta finished cooking, she set out some delicious homemade appetizers which we enjoyed with her selection of white and red wine. While we were cooking, she shared so many tips and tricks which I will never forget and will add in to my daily cooking back at home. Cristina was such a pleasure, as well, and we shared beautiful conversations throughout the time. She was so welcoming and warm, we couldn’t have asked for a better host! This was definitely the highlight of our trip and you will not be disappointed if you book with Cristina!

Brie Dunn - June 2023

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