Don’t go on tour if you’re a POC….we got to the hosts house and she told us she thinks there are too many black people in the city… The market is lovely but the host barely speaks English so we were in silence most of the tour. It was cool to make gnocchi and tiramisu in an authentic kitchen. We went back to her house and she is a great chef, but I could not get over how uncomfortable I felt once she made her views on black people in Italy extremely clear. I told her that I strongly disagree and she doubled down on her stance. We left her home shortly after. This opinion is extremely offensive and harmful and this should be taken into consideration when booking.
We had a wonderful day with Tiziana and Roberto in Genoa. They were such warm and welcoming hosts, and they really took the time to teach us about Italian cuisine. We started the day at the market, where Tiziana and Roberto showed us the freshest ingredients that would be used in our dishes. Then, we headed back to their home, where we cooked zucchini flowers, gnocchi with pesto, tagliatelle with tomato, and tiramisu. Tiziana and Roberto were knowledgeable and took time to explain each step of the cooking process, and they were always happy to answer our questions. We had a lot of fun in the kitchen, and we learned a lot about Italian cooking. The food we cooked was delicious! The zucchini flowers were light and flavorful, the gnocchi with pesto was incredible, and the tagliatelle with tomato was simple but perfect. The tiramisu was the perfect end to the meal. I would highly recommend this cooking lesson to anyone who is interested in learning about Italian cuisine. Tiziana and Roberto are a great team, and they will make you feel welcome and comfortable in their home.
This was an absolutely perfect way to spend the day in Genoa. Agata and her father, Tomaso, were gracious, accommodating, humble and kind. This class was limited to my husband and me, so it was very personal. We met Agata, who spoke English, and her father and walked to a nearby market where we enjoyed the sights, sounds and smells of the market. This was beautiful and fun. We took a 15-20 minute walk back to their home, passing by Christopher Columbus's house. We arrived at their home which was an unexpected work of art. There was so much cool stuff to look at! We received some coffee and focaccia prior to cooking. We made homemade mezzaluna pasta dough filled with pesto and homemade tiramisu, both of which were enjoyed that afternoon alongside some white wine. The experience and food were both perfect. Tomaso even gave my husband a small jar of spicy oil to take home with us. This was our most memorable day on our cruise as Agata and Tomaso were so incredibly lovely and the cooking class gave us an authentic look into their lives. We had plenty of time to chat, learn about one another and even share photos of our recent weddings. So much thanks to Agata and Tomaso for opening their home to us. We loved every moment.
Agata y su padre crearon una experiencia inolvidable para nostros. Nos recibieron en su casa y cocinamos juntos. Mejor de lo que esperabamos.