In my rustic and modest farmhouse at the foot of Assisi, I'm delighted to welcome you and share my passion for cooking. Together, we'll explore the art of preparing homemade pasta, a typical activity that families in the area traditionally engage in for celebrations and gatherings. I'll share with you secret techniques passed down by women in my family, so you too can impress your guests back home. I look forward to meeting you and sharing a day filled with cooking, passion, flavor, and relaxation. So let's tie our aprons and get started!

Hands-on cooking class for small groups in the countryside

We are in Assisi and you absolutely have to taste the typical dishes of the city.Let's open the lunch or dinner with the "Torta al Testo is the daughter of peasant culture, where bread was a luxury for poor families.The ingredients are vjust water, flour and baking soda.Its shape is typically round, once cooked it is cut into wedges and filled with what is most typical in Umbria. The most classic filling is with sausages and country herbs, or with typical cold cuts and cheesesLet's continue with the Strangozzi, they have a centuries-old history and a particular name.Obviously we will taste the Strangozzi with the Umbrian Black Truffle, a local delicacy.At the end, the Rocciata di Assisi, the origin of the name derives from the word "perched", which in the Assisi dialect means round.

Three-course menu typical of Assisi

Special Menu: Umbria "Queen of Butchery" and Oil

Take a seat at the comfortable tables of the Cesarine to savor forgotten recipes that have been treasured and handed down for generations.During this cooking class in my home nestled in the hills of Assisi you will learn to prepare 3 typical recipes from my area: the typical "Strangozzi Umbri", gnocchi and ricotta and spinach ravioli.Putting your hands to pasta is a rewarding experience and then tasting what you have created is truly a wonderful emotion.Each participant will have his or her own station and will be actively working, equipped with a apron and a handout where the recipes will be explained, with ingredients and steps.We will open our tasting of the created pastries with an appetizer of local products, all washed down with an excellent local wine.

Hands in the dough! Cooking class with 3 recipes

Dessert what a passion, how can we live without them!In my home in the hills of Assisi you will participate in a cooking class where desserts take center stage.We will prepare together a variety of mouth-watering desserts: crusties, yeast cakes, fragrant cookies.We will use the fruit from the kitchen garden to prepare excellent crusts with jams.The fragrant smell of freshly baked cakes will pervade the kitchen at home, with special flavors and aromas that will remind one of childhood.We will bake cookies following my family's historic recipes.At the end of the preparations, we will taste our creations over a cup of coffee or tea, hot chocolate or nut liqueur, in front of a breathtaking view of the Assisi hills.

Special cooking class: Sweets what a passion!

Our house nestled in the hills of Assisi is surrounded by a large olive grove and a well-stocked vegetable garden, which my husband Angelo manages and cares for with dedication and love.Why is the title of this experience " What passes the Convent" ?Simple, we are not going to the supermarket to buy produce that will be used in our cooking class.With raffia baskets and knife we will take a leisurely walk and gather in our magnificent garden what nature gives us.We will return home loaded with delicacies and turn them into delicious dishes, clearly seasoned with our strictly natural olive oil and finally we will sit at our table tasting our dishes washed down with a good local wine.

Special cooking class: with a visit in the kitchen garden

In the warm and welcoming atmosphere of my home's tavern, in front of a traditional open fireplace where we gather on chilly autumn days, you'll savor a festive menu that has been enjoyed by my family for generations. From torta al testo, the typical Umbrian bread enjoyed with cold cuts and cheeses from our region, to Rocciata di Assisi, a local dessert paired with sweet Sagrantino Passito red wine from Montefalco. This is an opportunity to authentically experience what happens in Italian families every Sunday: coming together around a table, sharing conversation and stories about food and related experiences while enjoying dishes with the genuine and distinctive flavors of my homeland.

Enjoy a typical Umbrian holiday menu

The Cannara Onion Festival, held in a small village 10km from Assisi, attracts numerous tourists and food enthusiasts from all over Italy. The Cannara onion was a Slow Food Presidium until 2007 and is now recognized as a traditional agri-food product by the Ministry of Agricultural Policies. Through this experience, I'll take you on a journey to explore typical recipes representative of this cherished festival. From appetizer to dessert, the onion and its qualities will accompany us on a taste adventure. Thanks to techniques and secrets I've discovered from Cannara's home cooks, you'll learn that onions are easy to digest, don't cause tears, and most importantly, possess incredibly beneficial properties for our body.

Cannara Onion Festival - Tasting Menu

The experiences I offer in my ancient farmhouse are based on simple and genuine home cooking, but well presented and attentive to every detail even in the mise en place.The raw materials are organic and local, the wine that accompanies the meals of quality.Appetizer of Umbrian capocollo, wild boar sausages, Umbrian pecorino cheese with honey and walnuts, velvety chickpea soup from Spello, Umbrian omelet, crostini with evo oil, crescia from Gubbio and arvoltolo (pancake cooked in a pan with Umbrian cured meats and cheeses)First course: homemade Strascinati with ricotta and black truffle (or with wild boar sauce)Typical dessert: Ciaramicola (or Rocciata)

Cooking class with 3 recipes

We'll prepare homemade ricotta using organic milk and a few other natural ingredients.Next, we'll make the dough for two subsequent recipes: strozzapreti, which will be seasoned with ragù and the freshly made ricotta, and a crostata, characterized by a ricotta base and garnished with mixed berries.

Homemade ricotta cheese for topping pasta and for desserts

Get ready to indulge in our delicious pizzas, both the thick and thin crust varieties, prepared with top-quality organic ingredients. I'll reveal the importance of selecting the right flour, following traditional preparation methods, and allowing the dough to naturally rise. Once ready, the pizzas will be generously topped with tomatoes, olives, vegetables, mozzarella, spices, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before being baked to perfection and served hot and flavorful.While the pizzas are in the oven, I'll guide you through creating an irresistible strawberry tiramisu that will delight your taste buds with its sweet and fruity flavors.And let's not forget our specialty: the "torta al testo", a burst of traditional flavors that will leave you breathless.

Two types of pizza, high and low, plus torta al testo.

Indulge in a captivating culinary experience at my charming, historic farmhouse. Our dishes showcase simple and genuine home cooking, meticulously presented with attention to every detail, including the mise en place. Savor the finest ingredients sourced from organic and local producers, while enjoying exquisite wine pairings that elevate each meal. Immerse yourself in authentic flavors and embrace the essence of farm-to-table dining.

Assisi: Cooking Classes, Home Restaurant Dining and Food Tours