Rosa
Cesarina from 2018My speciality: Lasagna Bolognese
I live in: Bologna
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Rosa!
I live on the outskirts of Bologna, surrounded by greenery, together with my two cats, Tony and Gino, whose playful personalities always keep the house full of life. I am a lawyer by profession, but I have always loved cooking and the culinary traditions of Bologna, which are an important part of my life. In my free time, I enjoy preparing the classic dishes of our cuisine, sometimes adding a personal touch, and sharing these moments with friends and guests in a warm and authentic atmosphere.
My specialities
- Fried meatballs
- Lasagna Bolognese
- Bolognese Cutlet
Experiences
Cooking classes (5)
Reviews
5.0
109 reviews
- We had a wonderful time with Rosa, cooking, eating, and laughing together. She was very patient and kind and encouraging. We really enjoyed our lesson and look forward to making tortellini at home!
- My wife and I, along with another couple, recently traveled to Bologna, Italy — a city full of beauty, culture, and history. It was a wonderful change of pace from the larger Italian cities. While there, we wanted to take a cooking class to learn how to make different kinds of pasta. After some research, we found the Cesarine experiences, and one in particular caught my eye — a class taught by Rosa, focused entirely on making several traditional pastas from scratch. Her lovely home was just a short walk from our place near Piazza Maggiore. From the moment she welcomed us in, we felt completely at home. Meeting Rosa turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip — she’s so warm and personable that by the end, we all considered her a friend. As she prepared the kitchen, Rosa opened a bottle of wine, and we started by making flatbread pies to snack on while she explained the pasta varieties we’d each be creating. No mixers, no shortcuts — everything by hand. I won’t go into every detail, but we were incredibly proud of how beautifully our pastas turned out: fresh, light, and full of flavor. Now that we’ve been home for a couple of weeks, I wanted to wait before writing this review — just to see how we’d do on our own. This time, I left the KitchenAid in the cabinet and followed Rosa’s simple, hands-on techniques. The result was far better than any of my previous attempts! Rosa made everything approachable, even the more intricate recipes with herbs and cheeses for stuffing. Thanks to her, we now truly know how to make several types of homemade pasta — a skill we’ll enjoy for years to come. This experience was absolutely worth the time and money — and meeting Rosa was the icing on the cake. She’s a wonderful teacher and an even more wonderful person!
- Had a great time learning how to make pasta and Ragu. Very enjoyable lesson with Rosa who was sweet and fun.
- Rosa è una persona gioiosa. È piena di vita ed è felice di condividere le sue conoscenze con gli altri. Abbiamo imparato alcuni trucchi e tecniche per preparare la pasta, i tortellini e un antipasto davvero speciale. Grazie per la tua gentilezza e per il tempo indimenticabile trascorso insieme.
- We had a wonderful lunch lesson with Rosa. We made tortellini, tortelloni and tagliatelle. I am confident I can make these when I return to Colorado. She spoke Italian with us because we are learning the language but she also speaks English. I highly recommend her class.
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