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Patrizia

Cesarina from 2022

My speciality: Fried polenta and luganeghetta (sausage)

I live in: Bellano

Spoken languages: English and Italian

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives
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Has pets

Patrizia

"My life is tied to the lake, this is where I have my roots and where I’m fine. I am a painter, my work allows me to manage time and the kitchen is for me my second workshop, where I can easily create dishes instead of paintings. My two children, now grown up and my husband were those who made me practice and love cooking. Hosting friends during the summer in the garden was an opportunity to understand that receiving guests is a pleasure and a personal enrichment. The ingredients of my recipes are all genuine, from local producers:  honey, cheese, fish, directly from the fisherman in Dervio, and vegetables from my garden that my husband cares with passion for many years. Our house is a bit like the houses of the past, the fireplace and the stove allow us to warm up and cook with wood, and I must say that the result of the dishes cooked on the wood stove is very good. Also in the garden we have a kitchen and, in summer, we prepare, cook and always eat outdoors."

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My specialities

  •  Salmon trout and vegetables from the garden
  •  Fried polenta and luganeghetta (sausage)
  •  White Pizzoccheri of Val Chiavenna

Experiences

  Cooking Classes (13)

Reviews

5.0
272 reviews
The highlight of our trip to not only Lake Como but Italy. Both Patrizia and Luca were welcoming, attentive and super friendly. The receipes were simple enough for us to follow but so tasty. Best meal we had during our time in Como. Highly recommended for all!

Kiran and Ritu  - 

My husband and I booked a last-minute class with Patrizia on a rainy Sunday and had the best afternoon. We had a private class with Patrizia and her husband Lucca. Their home is lovely, high up on the hill above Bellano. We took the ferry from Menaggio and then called a taxi driver Patrizia recommended who came immediately and was also there waiting for us when our class ended. On arrival, our hosts showed us their garden and home. We had coffee while we made tiramisu from scratch. Then we had fresh focaccia bread Patrizia made along with cheese, salami, and wine, all delicious. Next we made homemade tortelloni, one orange color with pumpkin/cheese filling, and the other yellow with ricotta/parsley/cheese filling. Patrizia made 2 different amazing sauces, and we ate the pasta we made, followed by the tiramisu which was by far the best we have ever had! I was so impressed that many of the ingredients, pumpkin, tomatoes, onions, all came from their garden! We loved learning how to make all of this and can’t wait to try it at home.

Janelle - 

This cooking class was the highlight of our 10 day trip to Italy. It was such a privilege to be invited into Patrizia’s beautiful home and learn from her. It was an authentic, memorable experience. Patrizia was a great host and even helped us secure a taxi driver after the class. Would absolutely recommend!

Sydney - 

One of the highlights of our trip and the food was incredible! We learned so much during our class with Patrizia and enjoyed one of our favorite meals to date. The views and ambience is perfection!

Kendall Wojtkonski - 

Patrizia was absolutely fabulous! This class was so much fun for me and my husband and everyone else in the class. There were six of us total and we didn’t know each other, but it was a load of fun. We learned how to make pasta and tiramisu. She is a great teacher! If you want to dine outside above the most beautiful view of Lake Como this class is for you!

Rachel  - 

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