Francesca Maria
Cesarina dal 2021Piatto forte: Ravioli al pesce spada con pomodorini pachino e menta
Vivo a: Palermo
Lingue parlate: Italiano e Inglese
Buono a sapersi
Offro alternative vegetariane
Ciao da Francesca Maria!
Francesca vive a Bagheria, la 'città delle ville', una terra baciata dal sole e dalla brezza del mare. La nostra Cesarina porta in tavola le ricette siciliane, ricche di contrasti, dove il dolce è abbinato al salato, si usa molto l'agrodolce e la frutta secca è perfetta sulla carne, il pesce e verdure. "Tutto questo è il frutto delle culture che sono passate nella nostra terra. La mia cucina è legata alle tradizioni sia della mia zona, che della mia famiglia. Utilizzo solo prodotti del territorio e spero di poter trasmettere ai miei ospiti tutta la passione e l'amore che metto quando cucino."
Le mie specialità
- Polpettine di sarde in agrodolce
- Ravioli al pesce spada con pomodorini pachino e menta
- Pasta alla Norma
Esperienze
Corsi di cucina (15)
Esperienze gastronomiche (4)
Tour enogastronomici (2)
Recensioni
5.0
96 recensioni
- Today, 8 June, we took a cooking class with Francesca in Sicily. We learned the techniques to make 3 dishes: Ravioli with Eggplant, Pasta w/ Sausage and Zucchini and for desert - Tiramisu. We learned how to pick the appropriate vegetables, understand the types of flours, seasoning, and oils and preference of one over another. We had to prepare our ingredients, proper cutting and cooking technique. And the tools used for each dish and how to use them. We made the pasta from scratch: Flour (00), Egg, and experienced using a Pasta Machine. We experienced it all. We cooked each portion of the meal, learned what to look for and when it was ready to add the next ingredient. We cumulated this with 2 favorable and tasty meals; and finally desert. Finally, I never used or thought I'd like Basil but Francesca showed me how to prepare, cook, and appreciate its fine flavor. So, when in Sicily, and if you have time, I highly recommend a side trip to Bagheria and a cooking class with Francesca.
- Ciao Francesca: my brother and I truly enjoyed our 3 hours with you. I thought 3 hours was going to be a long time, but learning and cooking with you, the time flew by. Bill and I discussed how we can't wait to try different fillers for our ravioli and my brother is planning small cups of tiramisu, just like his pana cotta. You really have us thinking 😃 Your hospitality was so warm and friendly. Thank you for opening your kitchen to us. Grazie, Kathi and Bill
- Francesca was extremely attentive and friendly, which immediately made us feel welcome and comfortable. We weren't able to get a taxi on the day to the area, so she kindly offered to pick us up and drop us off. Once we were in the kitchen, she made a full spread of Sicilian dishes which were all full of flavour and joy. She made bruscietta, sausages, meatballs, alla norma pasta, and cannoli. As we ate, we spoke about her life, her upbringing, and her Sicilian culture and roots. As greek cypriots, this was incredible to learn about another culture, but also to see how many of our traditions and practises are similar to hers. She made us feel very welcome and we felt honoured to have shared this evening with her. Thank you for everything, Francesca! Nick and Athena
- Francesca was a fantastic host with a lovely kitchen and the most friendly personality, going above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable experience! She is extremely talented and skilled with all things Sicilian cooking, being incredibly patient with us as well learning her artform. We had some of the best tiramisu we've ever had and are excited to have our leftovers for dinner! Cannot recommend Francesca enough!
- After two weeks in Sicily, we can so warmly report that our even of pasta-making class and 4-course dining with Francesca was a top high-light. We were welcomed into her beautiful kitchen in Bagheria with open-arms and deep conversation about food and culture. From the pasta-making to the perfect antipasti, first and second courses, topped off with local fruit and sorbeti, it was a magical evening we won’t forget. We are encouraging all our Canadian friends to book an evening with Francesca to make their Sicilian experience feel bespoke. Grazie, Francesca. 5/5 rating! D&A from Toronto.
kam from Hawaii, 2025 - giugno 2025
Kathi Kam - giugno 2025
Nicolas and Athena - giugno 2025
Bruce M - giugno 2025
Doug and Ainsley - maggio 2025