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Sicily
Ragusa: Private Cooking Class & Market Tour
300
Overview
Discover the heart of Sicilian culture with a private market tour and cooking class in Ragusa. This immersive experience lets visitors live like a local, guided by a Cesarina—a passionate home cook from Italy’s oldest culinary network.
The journey begins with a visit to Ragusa's vibrant local market, where guests explore traditional food shops alongside their Cesarina. Then, participants will learn to prepare authentic regional recipes in a private, hands-on cooking class held in the Cesarina's home. After the class, visitors will taste the dishes that they prepared, paired with local wine.
Le Cesarine is a network of over 600 home cooks throughout Italy, and they are known for their hospitality and expertise in regional cuisine. This experience offers a unique opportunity to delve into Sicilian culinary traditions, learn new cooking skills, and enjoy a delicious meal in a warm, welcoming setting. 
Highlights
Learn to Cook Sicilian Dishes: Discover the secrets to making three authentic regional recipes.
Explore a Local Market: Visit Ragusa's vibrant market and traditional food shops with your Cesarina.
Enjoy a Private Cooking Class: Participate in a hands-on cooking class in a local home.
Taste Local Wines: Savor the flavors of your creations paired with regional wines.
Sentiment Analysis
Guests rave about the authentic cooking experience and the opportunity to learn about Sicilian food culture from a local Cesarina. The experience provides a warm and welcoming environment.
Customers enjoyed learning about local cuisine and culture.
The hands-on cooking experience was a highlight.
Guests appreciated the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the host's home.
Many reviewers loved tasting the dishes they prepared with local wine.
Some guests wished for more detailed instructions during the cooking class.
A few reviewers felt the market tour could be longer.
The Journey
Local Market in Ragusa
A vibrant marketplace where locals gather to buy and sell fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and other regional specialties. Visiting the market provides insight into the local culture and culinary traditions.
Cesarina's Home
A private home in or around Ragusa where you'll participate in a hands-on cooking class led by a passionate Cesarina, a local home cook. This intimate setting allows you to learn traditional recipes and cooking techniques in a warm and welcoming environment.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a cooking class where you will learn to make three local traditional dishes. After, there will be a tasting session (lunch or dinner) with wine, beverages, and coffee. As a special gift you will recieve an official 'Le Cesarine' apron and shopping bag. It also includes a market tour with food shopping. This experience does not include anything that isn't specifically listed. Upon booking, you will receive all the details you'll need.
Hot Tip
One tip from the reviews is to go to the market with an appetite! Many customers enjoyed buying snacks at the market before the cooking class even started.
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