Maria Daniela
Cesarina from 2019My speciality: Pasta with zucchini, ricotta and basil
I live in: Messina
Spoken languages: Italian, English, Spanish
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Has pets
Maria Daniela
In Messina, there are so many things to see: churches, palaces, fortifications, fountains, and monuments. But to truly get to know this city, you also need to taste its traditional dishes. That’s why I believe the best way to experience the real Messina is through its flavors and aromas — and the best place to do that is in my home.I’m Maria Daniela, and I love the sea. From the garden of my 1913 villa, you can look out and enjoy the spectacular view of the Strait of Messina.With me, you can learn how to make maccheroncini al ferro — traditional fresh pasta seasoned with a rich sauce — and Messina-style veal cutlets, a dish I’ve been preparing since I was a child, when I helped my mother and sisters in the kitchen, filling and rolling them by hand.
My specialities
- Eggplant parmigiana
- Pasta with zucchini, ricotta and basil
- Meat rolls of Messina style, cooked on the grill
Experiences
Cooking Classes (2)
Reviews
5.0
63 reviews
- It was wonderful cooking with Daniela. I was her helper for our dessert. I participated in making the cannolis. I would love it if she would email me so I could ask some questions about other things she share with us.
- Cooking with Daniela was an absolute highlight of our 17 day trip to Italy and Greece. She welcomed us into her beautiful home, located at the top of a hill with a stunning view of the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Messina. Daniela clipped herbs from her porch garden, used olive oil she makes herself, and guided us with step by step instructions on making some of the best pasta we have ever had. The appetizers, cannolis and wine were delicious and added to the total experience of the afternoon. We sipped and relaxed and felt as if we were at the home of a new friend. Thank you Daniela and Fe!
- This was my Coming back to my mother’s hometown of Messina was made even more special spending time in Daniela’s kitchen. The hands on cooking experience is a memory I will take back to the United States with me. She truly makes you feel like family!
- A very good class and a great pasta, highly recomend
- Food was amazing as well as the environment. Couldn’t ask for anything better everyone was so nice and involved super friendly and talkative. Would definitely recommend.
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