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Pierangela

Cesarina from 2024

My speciality: Orecchiette pasta with turnip tops, fried bread, and Crusco pepper

I live in: Lecce

Spoken languages: English and Italian

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I offer vegetarian alternatives

Pierangela

Hello, my name is Pierangela, and cooking for others is one of the things that brings me the most joy. Since I was a child, I've wanted to experiment with the traditional recipes of my hometown. I was born in Gravina in Puglia, a town on the border between Puglia and Basilicata, boasting an incredibly rich culinary tradition. It's precisely this richness that drives me to cook: so many recipes, so many flavors, unique and unmistakable, exclusively ours. Panzerotti, focaccia barese, Pan cotto alla gravinese, U' ruccl (typical San Giuseppe focaccia), sweet ricotta calzones with pork ragu, orecchiette al tegamino, cavatelli, baked finocchietti, cartellate, and much more—these are the typical flavors of my homeland. For the past 12 years, I have been living in Lecce, in the wonderful and spectacular Salento, and from the beginning, I started to savor and create dishes typical of the Salento tradition, including the famous Pezzetti di cavallo, Ciceri e tria, Pittule, Pizzo, Frise, and the unmissable pasticciotto.

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My specialities

  •  Toasts with stracciatella cheese and Cardoncelli mushrooms
  •  Orecchiette pasta with turnip tops, fried bread, and Crusco pepper
  •  Pugliese-style dessert bites

Experiences

Reviews

5.0
75 reviews
We loved our class with Pierangela. First she showed us her favourite fruit and vegetable, bread, and cheese shops at the food market, then we went to her house to make oricchiete and pasticciotto. It was a delight to visit her home and meet her husband. She is a lovely person and a great cook.

Josh and Susan - April 2026

We had the most wonderful time with Pierangela. Learning how to make orecchiette by hand was such a special experience, and her patience and warmth made it feel like we were cooking in a friend’s kitchen rather than taking a class. The dessert was a real highlight — the crema pasticcera was simply divine. Beyond the food, we loved hearing her stories and learning more about the traditions of the region. A truly authentic and heartfelt experience.

Anja Aquilina  - December 2025

My sister, parents and I had a wonderful time at Pierangela’s home. She was warm and friendly and the food was absolutely delicious! We’ve already made the tiramisu and orecchiette at home :)

Anna W - December 2025

Great experience - so glad I had the opportunity to learn how to make pasta and tiramisu with Pierangela who welcomed me into her home. Would definitely recommend - thank you.

Amanda  - October 2025

We had a very nice moment with Pierangela. Our child (11 years old) also could participate and really appreciated. Timing was perfect, and pasta and tiramisu were just EXCELLENT ! A unique moment with local People as we appreciate. Thank you very much.

Laurent and family - October 2025

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