Francesca and family warmly welcomed us into their home. After having a tour of their organic garden filled with fruit trees, herbs, and vegetables, we made ricotta ravioli from scratch. Francesca’s instructions were easy to follow and she carefully watched and assisted us as we made the pasta for lunch. The lunch also included cooked and marinated vegetables from the garden, tomato crudités, olives, sparkling red wine from Francesca’s grandfather’s vineyard, and homemade limoncello and a fennel liquor. It was an amazing experience in which we were made to feel like family and one of the many wonderful memories we will cherish from our trip to Italy.















