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Paola

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: 'Tortelli d'erbetta'

I live in: Parma

Spoken languages: English, French, Italian

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Paola!

Cesarina Paola welcomes us to her characteristic apartment in the Oltretorrente neighborhood or, as they say in Parma, "di là dall'acqua" (beyond the river), in one of the hamlets that overlooks the Ducal park. It is a small paradise, a stone's throw from the center, immersed in the tranquility and greenery of the park. At Paola's home, we discover her great passions: fashion (she is a fashion designer by profession) and cooking, an interest she has been cultivating since she was just a child. Our Cesarina loves to experiment and sample various types of dishes, enhancing the flavors of the local cuisine, adding a pinch of imagination to the classic tradition. "The locally produced staple foods are indispensable ingredients for me and dishes prepared at home transmit the warmth of my family." Her favorite recipes? Erbazzone (a savory pie of greens), savarin di riso, tortelli d'erbetta al burro fuso e parmigiano Reggiano (herb-stuffed pasta pillows drizzled with melted butter and grated Reggiano parmesan), la Duchessa ... all served on a cheerful and colorful table. Paola takes care that all is perfect down to the minimum detail. "My profession always influences me!"

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My specialities
  •  Parmigiano Reggiano aged 24 and 36 months, accompanied by sage leaves and fried zucchini flowers
  •  'Tortelli d'erbetta'
  •  Pork tenderloin with dried plums
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Paola was a very pleasant and knowledgeable instructor. Her English was very good and her instructions were very clear. She shared her mother’s recipes which had been handed down from generation to generation. We made spinach stuffed ravioli, pork and cheese bruschetta which she as amazing, and a sour cherry tarte using her sister’s homemade jam. Everything was super delicious. Her and her husband Marco were so gracious and allowed our husbands to taste our food when they picked us up. I would highly recommend this class.

Lisa - October 2025

Wonderful experience. Our group of 4 were welcomed with warm hospitality, provided fun and clear instructions on the preparation of local dishes. Highly recommended

Mike - September 2024

She was a font of information, very patient and a joy to spend the day with. The food was delicious!

Gavin Grant - July 2024

My family and I spent a day with Paola, exploring the local foods and then in Paola & Marco’s home cooking really simple yet tasty food. We had such a good time, learnt how to cook new foods and in very good company. Would 100% recommend this experience to anyone wanting to eat and cook like a local

Jeswah - October 2023

L'esperienza con Paola è stato molto emozionante. Ci siamo divertiti a cucinare con lei e abbiamo imparato tante cose del posto e assaggiato sapori autentici. Paola ci ha fatto sentire a nostro agio e mangiare i prodotti cucinati insieme è stato piacevole. Consiglio assolutamente l'esperienza!

Caterina - October 2023

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