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Manarola: Authentic Pesto Making Class at Cinque Terre

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Workshop or class
Manarola: Authentic Pesto Making Class at Cinque Terre
Top rated
4.7  / 5108 reviews

Learn how to craft an authentic pesto sauce from a local foodie and chef in Manarola in the Cinque Terre. Taste delicious handmade focaccia and savor a glass of local wine.

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Duration 1 hour
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English, Italian
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

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Annamaria – United States

Yvonne was a wonderful host and teacher. She shared the history of the traditional Ligurian way of pesto preparation while sharing the history of the herbs, wine and cheeses of the region. She shared so many tips and tricks to make the best pesto possible ! She shared her passion for cooking and it was infectious ! The focaccia, pesto and wine were all delicious !

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Carol – Canada

The person teaching the class was very knowledgeable on the history of pesto and how it changed over time. Well versed in how the regions all differ and she was very personable! Highly recommend

Experience

Highlights

  • Learn to prepare traditional Ligurian pesto
  • Enjoy an authentic pesto making class
  • Taste the fruits of your labor in a convivial atmosphere
  • Sink your teeth into freshly-backed Ligurian focaccia

Full description

Discover the traditions behind the famous Pesto sauce and learn to prepare it from a local foodie and home chef at the beautiful Cinque Terre.

Enjoy a typical Italian atmosphere, in the beautiful Manarola village. Meet your local chef and get ready to improve your cooking skills; you will use the freshest ingredients, such as basil and pine nuts.

Learn to prepare pesto with marble mortar, in the most traditional way, while learning curiosities about Ligurian culinary traditions. At the end of the class, take a sit and enjoy the fruits of your labor with your friends and family.

Includes

  • Hands-on Pesto making class
  • Pesto tasting
  • Wine tasting
  • Focaccia tasting
  • Recipe to take home
  • Transfer

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Meeting point

From Manarola's church square you need to take the street on the side of the river that goes toward the parking lot. When you get to the 3rd bridge you will find Laboratorio A Pié de Campu.

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  • Please communicate in advance any dietary restrictions in advance

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4.7 /5

based on 108 reviews

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  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Annamaria – United StatesOctober 5, 2024  – Verified booking
Yvonne was a wonderful host and teacher. She shared the history of the traditional Ligurian way of pesto preparation while sharing the history of the herbs, wine and cheeses of the region. She shared so many tips and tricks to make the best pesto possible ! She shared her passion for cooking and it was infectious ! The focaccia, pesto and wine were all delicious !
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Carol – CanadaSeptember 21, 2024  – Verified booking
The person teaching the class was very knowledgeable on the history of pesto and how it changed over time. Well versed in how the regions all differ and she was very personable! Highly recommend
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Beverly – CanadaSeptember 20, 2024  – Verified booking
Was a lot of fun! And learned so much about making pesto!

Product ID: 335011

Activity provider:Timonfaya Travel Lanzarote

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