Casa Mia: Food and Wine

These fully interactive cooking classes will take you on a journey to Italy and welcome you into the homes of your instructors as you learn that cooking Italian food is not always as hard as it may seem.

This fresh pasta making class will give you a lesson on all the tips and tricks that you need to make an amazing fresh pasta dish from scratch. This is a fun activity for date night as they also offer private classes with a customisable menu.

You will receive a shopping list ahead of time so that you are prepared for your lesson without needing to worry that something is missing, and enjoy this fully interactive class with friends, family or your partner no matter where in your world you may be.

Past students have commented that the class was well organised and fun. Many have taken multiple and loved the fact that they were able to ask questions throughout.

These cooking classes in Palermo are sure to take you on a journey filled with Sicilian culture as you make traditional dishes and enjoy local wine.

You will get to experience the local farmers market and cook in a relaxed atmosphere. Some recipes that have been featured in the past include chickpea panelle fritters, eggplant caponata, arancine, Palermo’s fabulous rice balls, sfincione, as well as pistachio or almond centred desserts.

This wonderful experience will come to an end as you enjoy a meal consisting of the dishes that you have cooked and have them paired with amazing Sicilian wine, bread, and local extra virgin olive oil.

This wine tasting experience will allow wine lovers to sip, acquire and discuss the elements of food and wine pairings in a fantastic location.

A certified sommelier will provide guests with an overview of the history of winemaking and the basics of production, from grape harvesting to bottling, and highlight the characteristics of each grape variety, region and wine producer involved. In pairing a selection of several wines with appetizers, guests will have a chance to explore the local area of Lazio or even sample wines from other regions. 

By the end of this experience, participants will be able to describe their ideal wine, select it, and even tackle an Italian wine list all by themselves!