Juanita

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: Cavatelli with mussels

I live in: Bari

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Juanita!

The city of Bari is a fascinating discovery. The city’s two “faces” consist of the elegant murattiano neighborhood (the modern district) and the old city of Bari, nestled on the Adriatic Sea. Bari is a sun-filled city, full of historical and gastronomic traditions. Here, you can explore the narrow streets of the old city, guided by the scent of Friselle (a dry and crunchy twice-baked bread), fresh olive oil and sun-ripened tomatoes, or watch mesmerized as the local massaie (homemakers) work intently at the art of folding orecchiette, which is not just a pasta, but a gastronomic religion. The flavors and aromas of Bari’s cuisine take us to the home of our Cesarina, Juanita, who inherited her passion for the culinary arts from her grandmother Matilda, queen of the kitchen. Her name - Juanita - can be misleading; however, she really is of Puglia origins. This is made apparent just by sitting at her table, a table full of dishes linked to the local traditions, typical orecchiette con rape (rapini or broccoli raab with pasta), il polpo alla pignata (stewed octopus) or cavatelli con le cozze (pasta with mussels), and of course taralli (a dry and crunchy bread twist) that accompany every dish.

My specialities

Friselline with homemade sauces, 'focaccia'
Cavatelli with mussels
'Polpo (octopus) alla pignata'

Experiences

5 (10)

Home restaurants

Special seafood menu with demonstration of some dishesHosted by Juanita

Bari

€314 per guest

Shared Experience

In a shared experience, other guests may be added, up to the maximum number of people that the host can accommodate. Therefore you may have the opportunity to share your passion for good food and cooking with other people from all over the world!

5 (10)

Home restaurants

Typical Apulian menuHosted by Juanita

Cooking class on orecchiette and cavatelli pastaHosted by Juanita

Make an authentic Italian aperitivo with 5 super recipes!Hosted by Juanita

Cooking class on Apulian baked pastaHosted by Juanita

Bari

€214 per guest

Shared Experience

Reviews

5.0

16 reviews

: Juanita was a joy as a teacher and had a contagious zeal for traditional Italian cuisine.
: INCREDIBLE!!! very unique experience. she's warm, welcoming, knowledgeable. We learned so much and had a great time
: Juanita was an excellent host and chef. The class was fun and very informative we made a number of treats and then she prepared them all in her own sauces to try - much more than I expected - I would highly recommend this tour
: Brava Juanita! A cooking class with my family … It was a dream come true. Juanita made it such a special event. She is knowledgeable, organized, immaculate, and very friendly. Juanita is perfect for these classes; she has a passion for cooking, which she shared with us. We highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn these traditional Barese dishes. Everything was yummy. We hope to participate in another class with Juanita in the future. Thank you, Juanita!
: Piacevole sorpresa! Juanita con la sua dolcezza e eleganza ci ha accolte nella sua bellissima casa, con dedizione si è presa cura di tutte noi!!! Pranzo ottimo!