Marianna's kitchen: Traditional fresh Pasta
Description
Mani in Pasta (hands in the dough)! What we offer is not only a cooking class. While preparing the dishes we talk (even in Italian, why not), and we laugh and learn. Marianna, the Tropean chef, is the classic "yesteryear lady", a lovely housewife who keeps the secrets of traditional Calabrian cuisine. We will make some traditional fresh pasta in each session we offer. The typical pasta of Tropea (and not only) - 'fileja and maltagliati' or "orecchiette, "tagliatelle", "cavatelli" - will be seasoned for tasting with 2 other exclusive products of the area: the 'sweet' red onion of Tropea PGI (as a vegetarian option) and the “n'duja” of Spilinga PGI, famous spicy spreadable salami based of pork and Calabrian pepper or with special chickpeas and sage recipe. Plus, Marianna always prepares a surprise as a special extra dish to taste altogether. All this in a pleasant and cheerful atmosphere and, naturally, all accompanied by some good Calabrian wine that we will taste at the time of the aperitif and for the whole duration of the activity. At the end limoncello or homemade chocolate liqueur for everyone. Prosit! Other things to note Note: We cannot accept guests with severe food allergies or intolerances for security reasons. For special requests on food, drink, or, in general, about the menu, these must be notified in advance.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- NOTE: We reserve the right to cancel the session at any time, if a minimum number of participants is not reached.
Reviews(55)
Mariana, the chef, and Nicola with his wife were amazing hosts! We got to make the pasta ourselves, and the experience was both fun and delicious. Mariana’s expertise and the warm hospitality of Nicola and his wife made it an unforgettable evening. Highly recommend!
Grazie mille!! :)
We had so much fun doing this class. Our hosts Nicola and Simone were very lovely and accommodating. Marianna - the nonna chef in charge - was pleasant to work with. She shared all the secrets of the local cuisine. Best part? After all the cooking you get to eat it and enjoy the company. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!
Thank you very much Maciej. We spent a lovely evening together. A big hug! 😊 Nicola
This was an amazing experience to be welcomed into someone home and taught traditional ways of preparing pasta dishes! Everyone was so nice and calm and nurturing. You definitely need to make this part of your next trip to Calabria!!
We had a lovely evening with Marianna, Nicola, Simone little Nora and the other nice guests. We learnt how to make pasta shapes as well as contributing to making other tasty dishes with the warm guidance from Marianna in the kitchen and then got to enjoy eating it all and socialising with the group. Cannolis and homemade limoncello for pudding topped off a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Highly recommend!!!
Grazie cara! We hope to meet all of you again soon! Nicola
Marianna's tradional Calabrian cooking class was the best cooking class we've ever been! The sauce n pasta making instructions were concise and easy to follow and we learned so many different shapes of pasta! We highly recommend Marianna's cooking class to those who are looking for an authentic Calabrian experience!
Grazie cara Eleaonor! We hope to meet all of you again soon! Nicola
Loved taking Marianna’s cooking class! Nicola and Simone opening up their home to offer us this incredible experience! I learned so much and cannot wait to make some fresh pasta at home. Thank you Marianna, Nicola and Simone for one of my best memories on my trip!
Thank you Melinda! It was nice to meet you guys! Saluti da Nicola, Simone, Marianna, Maia e... the little Nora!
I highly recommend this experience. You learn how to make pasta dough and pasta of various shapes and sizes. You also learn how to make several vegetable dishes. there is of course, wine and dining. It was delicious and Mariana, Nicola, and Simone are all very welcoming and kind. If you are looking for an authentic Italian cooking adventure and a lovely evening, this is it.
Grazie for you nice words! A presto :)
We had such a fun time with Nicola and his family. The instruction from Marianna was top-notch and we'll definitely be making her recipes when we get home. They really mad us feel like a part of the family and having dinner with them was a blast.
Thank you!!! Greetings from the whole family! Nicola
The whole evening was fun! They were so warm and welcoming and they truly made you feel like family! We learnt so much about their culture and different ways of doing things. It was a ton of fun!
Thank you very much! Saluti da Nicola, Simone, Marianna, Maia e... the little Nora!
I brought a group of US travelers to Italy for 10 days on a culinary tour. We were in Puglia for 5 days and Calabria for another 5 and we ended it with a cooking class with Marianna. The group said that after 10 days, this class was the highlight of their trip! We cooked several dishes including pasta dishes, including two wonderful summertime sauces and Tropean Testo. We also enjoyed zucchini frittata, fried zucchini blossoms, unlimited wine, limoncello and a sweet ending. I am bringing another group next May. Would highly, highly recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn a few authentic Calabrian dishes!
Thank you! It was a wonderful time for us too! Saluti da Nicola, Simone, Marianna, Maia e... the little Nora!
