Sicilian Countryside Cooking Lessons with Simona: Learn Authentic Dishes and Discover Local Culture
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Libero consorzio comunale di Ragusa
Immerse yourself in the Sicilian countryside and learn authentic dishes with Simona. Discover the secrets of Sicilian cuisine and explore the local culture. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- SP93, 320 - We will begin our experience with a walk in the garden to collect the fresh ingredients that we will use in the kitchen: tomatoes, basil, onions, etc. In winter, weather permitting, we will instead go in search of wild vegetables. Back home we will cook our lunch together, inspired by the recipe books of Sicilian grandmothers: first courses with fresh pasta, second courses with meat such as rolls or meatballs, vegetarian dishes such as caponata or “i pipi ca muddica”, but also “scacce”, arancini, panelle , and then cannoli and cassatelle. At the end we will all have lunch together and have time to have pleasant conversations. In good weather we will have lunch on the terrace or in our garden, in winter in the kitchen in front of the wood stove. The whole experience will take place in a family and relaxed atmosphere, immersed in the greenery and silence of the Chiaramonte Gulfi countryside.
What's Included
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- Carbonated beverages included
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- Lunch provided
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- All necessary kitchen tools provided for the lesson
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- All fees and taxes covered
Meal Options
- Homemade preserves, local cheeses and cured meats - We will start with an appetizer of cheeses and cured meats and preserves, all accompanied by focaccia and wine
- Fresh pasta - We will eat fresh pasta prepared together, cavati, ravioli, tagliatelle, the seasoning will depend on the season
- second course of meat and seasonal vegetables - we will continue with a second course of meat and vegetables, cooked according to the Sicilian tradition
- sweet of home - depending on availability and the season you can taste our cannoli, geli, cassatelle etc
Additional Information
The setting for our culinary journey will be a tranquil countryside home encompassed by nature. Our cooking session will be hands-on, and with my extensive knowledge of Sicilian food, I’ll guide you through the process of making traditional Sicilian dishes that you can recreate in your own kitchen. This is your chance to dive deeper into the nuances of Sicilian cuisine and uncover its hidden treasures. Over lunch, set in a warm and laid-back environment, we’ll delve into discussions about the broader Sicilian culture, giving you a glimpse of the lifestyle, the strengths, and the challenges that Sicily offers. We cater for vegetarian and gluten-free diets as well, but please do inform us beforehand if you have any specific dietary needs.
- Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
- Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies to dogs and cats
Location
SP93, 320
SP93
After booking I will provide guests with the exact coordinates to reach my private home
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Remediosmoscote
Nov 14, 2023
What can I say! - I visited Simona and Davide's incredible house in the summer and I can't wait to go back. Amazing nature, and wonderful people. We took a stroll in the vegetable garden and we picked tomatoes and other vegetables to then cook with them. The pizza Simona made was astonishing.
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Federicotm2756us
Nov 7, 2023
Scacce state of mind - I loved to have this experience with the beautiful and unusual setting of rural Sicily, a treasure that I strongly recommend to discover!
Simona and Davide are special people, and was beautiful to spend some time with them sharing ideas on philosophy, sustainability and local culture.
Also preparing and baking “scacce” together was very interesting and, most of all, extremely delicious - along with all the dishes they prepared for us, typical of the Sicilian cuisine.
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Rebekah2017
Nov 5, 2023
Home cooked is the best! - Today we did something different. We took a bit of a ride through the countryside to find this quaint little home with a beautiful Sicilian family that welcomed us with some amazing, home cooked food. We made pasta for the first time and traditional cannolis. The food was so good I forgot to take a picture of the second course (pork and capanata) I’d highly recommend this activity if you are in the area and are looking for a more intimate, hands on day out that ends with some really great food.
Simona is a great hostess and she has a beautiful family. We absolutely loved sitting on the back patio and listening to the great stories on the restoration of their home. The weather was spectacular for a November day.
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Alfiom969
Oct 27, 2023
Wonderful experience - In the charming countryside of Chiaramonte Gulfi surrounded by olives tree, scent of the pines and relaxed nature I spent a really pleasant day cooking (and eating) traditional sicilian recipes with Simona, Davide and the little Ulisse, talking about nature, philosophy, food, wine, music...Organic vegetables harvested from the garden, herbs, local products (flour, cheese, wines...) contributed to make the experience authentic and really tasty.
I hope to came back to the 'Casa Filosofica' soon!
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