Silvia
Cesarina from 2022My speciality: Gnudi with butter and sage
I live in: Lucca
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Silvia!
"I love to host and take care of the table, I always try to create a mise en place with some ingredient that recalls the menu or seasonality. I prefer to cook dishes of land, typical of the Tuscan tradition, I do not try too much in desserts... but only not to eat too many!"
My specialities
- Crostini with liver pâté
- Gnudi with butter and sage
- Rosticciana in the oven (grilled meat)
Experiences
Cooking classes (5)
Food & Wine Tours (3)
Reviews
5.0
73 reviews
- Sylvia was wonderful. Warm and welcoming into her home. Teaching us her family recipe of gnocchi, tiramisu and explaining the best way to make real ragu. I highly recommend her and this experience in Lucca.
- Silvia was wonderful! She was gracious, warm and welcoming. She was so passionate about Italian food and tradition. Her directions were clear and she allowed everyone an opportunity to participate in preparing food. By the time we sat down to eat what we had made, it felt like a family meal! Molto bene! Grazie mille, Silvia!
- We arranged to join Silvia on this experience our very first week in Lucca so we would learn the best markets and food shops—and we certainly did! Our half day with Silvia and one other couple was perfect. We had enjoyable conversations, learned some new recipes and food ideas, and ate very well. We highly recommend joining Silvia for any of her classes!
- Grazie Silvia for welcoming us into your beautiful home and teaching us new skills in creating delicious Lucchese cuisine. We loved every moment!
- What an awesome experience. Sylvia was so hospitable and welcoming. Her apartment was enchanting. And her expertise in Italian cooking was clear. She even had some of her grandmother’s dishes. She was adept at managing fun conversations among the guests while concentrating on whether someone’s pasta or gnocchi needed more flour and keeping the work space clean as we went through multiple recipes. It all seemed effortless but surely required attention and focus. All in all the evening was spectacular!
Liz and Chris - October 2024
Pam & Mike Newcomer - October 2024
Lisa and Dan - October 2024
Alli Proudman - September 2024
Chris - September 2024