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Barbara

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: Pici with aglione garlic

I live in: Montepulciano

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Barbara!

Barbara welcomes us in Montepulciano Station, a historic village nestled on the hills in the province of Siena, near the characteristic medieval village is surrounded by three circular walls and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the area. If you see it for yourself, you'll soon understand why: the old town sprawls over a steep hill, adorned with stunning towers and steeples, while its square opens onto the breathtaking panorama of the Tuscan countryside. Our Cesarina’s country house encapsulates this charming atmosphere. Her beautiful wine cellar is home to dozens of aging bottles of local wine, and the rest of the apartment is warm and welcoming. It is here that Barbara serves us her local specialties; simple, but with sterling character and unforgettable taste. 

My specialities
  •  Savory tarts with local Cinta Senese cold cuts
  •  Pici with aglione garlic
  •  Rabbit "ad arrosto morto"
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
95 reviews
We had a fantastic time in our cooking class with Barbara! She was extremely knowledgeable and shared lots of tips and tricks about cooking Italian food, not just the dishes we prepared. She was so friendly, helpful and made our cooking class such a great experience. This cooking class was our top highlight from our trip to Italy and will definitely look for another class our next time in Italy.

Julia - March 2024

We had the most wonderful time cooking with Barbara! Barbara is a warm and generous host, and a very skilled and helpful teacher. We made pici pasta, gnocchi, two delicious vegetable sauces and tiramisu - and we couldn’t believe how good they tasted! We were especially grateful for the fresh truffle that Barbara grated onto our gnocchi - which a friend of hers had gifted her and she generously shared with us. We also loved the intimacy of cooking in Barbara’s home kitchen and chatting with her over dinner - much more personal than the classes at larger cooking schools. We not only learnt about cooking but also life in Montepulciano. Thank you, Barbara, for your warm and generous hospitality. We won’t forget it!

Sarah and Walter  - March 2024

We had a wonderful time!! Barbara was the ultimate hostess. She gave us a great lesson on gnocchi making. Had so many good things to eat. She and her husband…and dogs were so friendly. We felt like we were at a long time friends home. Would highly recommend!!!

Judy Smith - March 2024

Absolutely fantastic. Barbara was an excellent host who made us feel so welcomed in her home. We learned so much about Italian food and culture and I will recommend this to all of my friend. She was incredible!

Tori H - March 2024

Barbara was so nice and informative. Great experience with learning how to make pasta and learning about Italian history. Highly recommend

David Balthazor - March 2024

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