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Stefania

Cesarina from 2026

I live in: Messina

Spoken languages: Italian and English

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I offer vegetarian alternatives

Stefania

I am Stefania, a teacher with a great passion for cooking, an art that for me represents much more than just preparing dishes. Cooking is love, tradition, sharing, and friendship. I enjoy creating both sweet and savory dishes, with a particular focus on leavened products, which require patience and dedication. The traditional cuisine of my beloved Sicily is my deepest source of inspiration: the recipes passed down from my grandmother and mother are treasures I strive to preserve and share.Through cooking, I express care and affection, keeping family and cultural traditions alive. Often, the dishes I prepare tell a story, a connection to my roots and to the people I love. For me, cooking is a moment of togetherness, an opportunity to share not only food but also emotions, friendship, and precious memories.

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Experiences

Reviews

5.0
16 reviews
Fantastic cooking class!!! The host, Stefania, was fantastic. We had a problem finding her house. Our driver was rude! My husband sent her a message and she had her husband pick us up where the taxi dropped us off. She was a fantastic chef; we prepared pasta and ravioli as well as tiramisu. She served us wine and appetizers! Her husband and son were also fantastic! It is only 1.2 miles from the cruise port. It was a hands-on and very fun experience!

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Susie  - 

This was an exceptional experience from the start. We were struggling to find a taxi to reach our class but without hesitation, Stefania sent her husband to rescue us! The class of just the two of us were welcomed to Stefania’s beautiful home like old friends. She took great care to make sure my elderly father was comfortable and able to participate fully in the class. We made pasta from scratch: tagliatelle and ravioli! Who knew that making pasta would be such a tension busting, relaxing experience! We also learned how to make the very best tirasimu from scratch. All this, followed by a sumptuous lunch celebrating our successes with a few additional Stefania touches. This was a fabulous day out and one of the highlights of our trip. If you’re reading this review, do not hesitate in booking - this was a memorable experience we shall cherrish forever!

M&G - 

We had a stop in Sicily (Messina), Italy for our Cruise so we decided to do this cooking class. It was on all of our Bucket List to learn to make pasta in Italy! BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!! Stefania and her son were so welcoming and very helpful with the entire thing! We truly had the best time and learned so much! They prepared appetizers and dessert for us while also giving us beverages! You get to eat the pasta you make when done! It was the best food I’ve ever had and I will think about it forever! Highly recommend this experience!

Meghan R - 

Our experience with Stefania C. and her beautiful Italian family was truly unforgettable! From the moment we arrived, they were so warm and welcoming. Her family made my daughters and me feel right at home as she patiently taught us how to make authentic Italian pasta. She surprised us and prepared a delicious meal to accompany the pasta—so generous that there was more food than we could possibly eat! ❤️🍝🇮🇹 Her husband and son were extremly informative about where we should visit while in Messina on our trip giving us stories of their traditions and culture that we truly enjoyed. It was more than just a cooking experience; it was a wonderful opportunity to connect with a lovely family, learn about Italian culture and traditions, and create special memories with my daughters. We are incredibly grateful for their kindness, hospitality, and generosity. A truly authentic and heartwarming Italian experience that we will never forget! We left with a list of landmarks to visit upon our departure that she recommended. It was so easy as she gave us a listing of location pins that I could access through Google maps all in walking distance. We took in the breathtaking beauty and spender of Messina, Italy and will always remember our authentic Italian experience.

Shamatie W. - 

Stefania was a wonderful chef and host. The ravioli we prepared were delicious! The memories we created will last forever.

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Martha - 

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