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Genoa
Pesto Class: Make Authentic Sauce with World Champion
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Overview
Genoese Pesto Lesson with the World Champion: Make a memory in Italy that lasts forever by learning to prepare real Genoese pesto the traditional way!
Camilla Pizzorno, World Champion of Genoese Pesto at the Mortar, will teach people how to make pesto with their own hands. Discover the secrets of this special food that has been passed down for many years. In a quiet garden not far from the city center, everyone will learn about local ingredients and Ligurian cooking. They will use a marble mortar and wooden pestle to make pesto, just like in the old days.
After making the pesto, everyone will taste it with Genoese focaccia and other local foods. This fun experience is great for couples, families, friends, or anyone traveling alone. 
Highlights
Learn from a Champion: Make pesto with guidance from Camilla Pizzorno, the World Pesto Champion.
Authentic Recipe: Discover a traditional pesto recipe passed down through generations.
Hands-On Experience: Use a marble mortar and wooden pestle to create your own pesto.
Taste Local Flavors: Enjoy your fresh pesto with Genoese focaccia and other Ligurian products.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers enjoyed this hands-on pesto-making class, highlighting the expert instruction and fresh, local flavors. While some had minor issues with directions, the overall experience was highly rated for its authenticity and personal touch.
Customers loved learning from a world champion.
The experience is authentic and memorable.
Visitors enjoyed tasting the fresh pesto.
Many guests liked the friendly and personal setting.
Some guests wished for more detailed instructions.
A few visitors found it hard to find the location.
The Journey
Private Garden
A serene and verdant setting a short distance from the city center, providing the backdrop for an authentic and memorable pesto-making experience.
Genoa
The heart of Liguria, Genoa is the birthplace of pesto. The city's rich culinary heritage and tradition are explored during the tour.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes tasting the homemade pesto with local products, bottled water, and coffee or tea. It features a cooking lesson, but does not include private transportation. Please note that transportation to and from the location of the experience is not provided.
Hot Tip
Many guests advise arriving a bit early to fully enjoy the garden setting before the class begins. Also, be ready to participate actively in the pesto-making process for the best experience.
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