You will receive a warm welcome and immediately immerse yourself in the laid-back atmosphere of authentic Ligurian home cooking. After a small starter, the experience begins with an introduction to the essential ingredients of Ligurian cuisine – high-quality extra virgin olive oil, fragrant basil, flour and carefully selected regional products.
The cooking class takes place in the heart of Porto Maurizio, Imperia, at Via Martiri della Libertà 136, and lasts about four hours. Just a few metres away runs one of the most beautiful coastal bike paths in the world – ideal if you want to combine your cooking lesson with a bike ride along the Ligurian coast. You can safely park your bike in my garage. The class is designed to feel like a holiday within your holiday – no hustle and bustle, no stress, just great food, genuine hospitality, and the true Italian dolce vita.
Together, we will prepare traditional Ligurian focaccia. Patti will guide you through every step and reveal the secrets of the dough, the right rising time and the techniques that give focaccia its distinctive texture and irresistible aroma as it bakes to a golden brown.
Next, you will prepare authentic pesto al mortaio using a traditional marble mortar and discover how aromas and flavours develop through this centuries-old technique.
After that, you will make fresh pasta by hand and learn simple, authentic techniques that you can easily replicate at home. To finish, there's something sweet: you'll discover gobeletti, traditional Ligurian shortcrust pastries with apricot jam, a popular homemade speciality of the region.
The experience can also be tailored to your interests, your skill level or a special occasion, making it completely personal and unique.
Patti conducts the class in Italian, English and German, ensuring that guests from all over the world feel comfortable and can actively participate throughout the entire experience.
At the end of the class, we sit down together at the table and enjoy the dishes we have prepared ourselves in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Over lunch, Patti shares stories about Ligurian traditions, the local culture and everyday life in this beautiful region – accompanied by very good local wine. It's a moment to enjoy, share and laugh, and a chance to experience genuine Italian hospitality.
This is more than just a cooking class. It's an opportunity to discover Liguria through its flavours, traditions and people, and to create memories that will stay with you long after your trip.
