Maria Cristina
Cesarina from 2018My speciality: Anolini pie
I live in: Parma
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Maria Cristina!
Parma is a small but enchanting provincial city with a French air and a great culinary tradition. Splendidly framed by Parma’s beautiful historical center, Maria Cristina welcomes us in her enchanting residence.Here, in this house that gives access to a garden of secret beauty in the back, we have the occasion to meet our Guide who – as she tells us – has always loved to cook, ever since she was a little girl. Her passion for cooking was passed down to her by her mother and her grandmother who, with great mastery, would serve up extraordinary menus of which she holds the secrets today.
My specialities
- Strolghino sausage and tasting of aged Parmesan cheese
- Anolini pie
- Rose of Parma
Experiences
Reviews
4.9
29 reviews
- Our afternoon and evening were just such an enjoyable time. Cristina and her husband were welcoming and very friendly. Cristina was very organized and took time to explain every step in the cooking process for each item we prepared. Our meal of soufflé, tortelli and tiramisu was great. Our hosts also took time to tell us about restaurants in the area and sights we might like to see. All in all it was a highlight of our trip. I would give Cristina a 10 star rating if I could!
- Christina & Enzo were amazing hosts, opening their hearts and home to us for a truly wonderful experience. My wife Anne did the sous chef work with Christina while Enzo and I had the envious task of savoring the excellent cuisine! You could literally taste the passion in the pasta and desert...the wine and aperitif made for a perfect "belly-wash"! Molto Bene and Grazie Mille! Bill and Anne, Virginia Beach Virginia
- We had a lovely afternoon and early evening with Maria Christina and her husband Enzo, who welcomed us into their traditional home and treated us as extended members of their family. We learnt a lot about pasta making, and had an excellent meal that included parma ham and the pasta that was made earlier.
- Christina is a generous personality who enjoys sharing her experience and knowledge with others. After having us decide who would take notes (Fred) and who would participate in the hands-on class (Yukari), Christina quickly got to work. She demonstrated for Yukari every step in the process of making the regional pasta specialty, Tortelli, Parmesan Soufflé and Tiramisu and had Yukari execute the steps in parallel. Cristina interleaved the steps of the three dishes to save time, just as anyone at home would do. She moves with efficiency and precision. Cristina even made micro-pizzas on toast as antipasti. Then we got to eat the creations for lunch with a glass of wine! We enjoyed our time with Cristina very much. The class was very informative and a lot of fun. We highly recommend this class with Cristina.
- This was a great experience! Cristina makes you feel at home. Cristina really loves what she does and puts her heart into everything she cooks. The ambience of cooking with family and having a family meal on their home was something to remember.
Barbara - March 2025
Bill Gassett - March 2025
Rob and Susie Walker - February 2025
Yukari and Fred - December 2024
Sedona - October 2024