Italian cooking lessons

Australia

5

Special is the word I would use to describe this experience. Alessio and Maj-britt welcomed myself and another so warmly into their home, sharing wonderful knowledge of traditional Italian cooking and making the most of the land around them. The farm is beautiful, and grateful I am now able to take back not only recipes, but the spirit and love that goes into true Italian cooking. I left the 7 days feeling inspired with a nourished soul (and belly) !! This is the perfect place to relax, with lots of free time in the morning to read or explore the area too, coming back in the afternoon to cook

about 2 months ago

Canada

5

I had an amazing week at the project! The hosts are lovely, super welcoming, and generous. Throughout the week we explored their property in the mountains, learned how to cook many classic Italian dishes, learned some history and culture behind their family recipes, and went for a few nice hikes. Their home is super cozy and welcoming, always lit with a warm fire, an abundance of delicious produce and local ingredients. I would definitely go back or even volunteer to help on the farm during the summer months!

about 2 months ago

United States

5

I spent an amazing week learning to make incredible Italian dishes with Alessio and Mej-Britt! My week was very relaxing with amazing mountain views, wooded hikes, reading time with the beautiful cats, great conversations, and, of course, delicious food. They were incredibly welcoming and shared their passion for the farm, the properties and benefits of the products they harvest and make there, and their recipes and cooking techniques. Having now spent almost 3 weeks in Italy, I can say that the best dishes I have had were those we made at the farm! I wholeheartedly recommend staying here!

2 months ago

United States

5

I had the most amazing experience taking the cooking classes! Everything the farm produces is incredible, and the recipes we learned were delicious. I felt so connected to nature throughout the process, and I learned so much while making the best memories. Alessio and Maj-britt are truly remarkable: insanely generous, genuine, and passionate about creating real connections. Whether you do the cooking classes or volunteer, you'll never want to leave! From picking fresh ingredients to sharing meals, every moment felt special. I left feeling inspired, grateful, and already dreaming of coming back

3 months ago

Germany

5

I had a wonderful time. I took part in the one week cooking class and I feel honoured that I had the chance to learn a lot of traditional recipes and techniques. A gained a lot of knowledge about fuelling food, medicinal herbs and the mentality of slow cooking. Every day we shared our meals and used our senses as we smelled and tasted the ingredients and listened to some vinyl records during cooking. For me it was also a place to calm down, reconnect with nature and an opportunity to rest and breathe. Thank you Majbritt and Allessio for sharing your knowledge and way of living with me!

4 months ago

Germany

5

Alessio and Maj-britt are very hospitable and warm-hearted. I felt at home from the very first day. Alessio has a wealth of knowledge and experience about permaculture, organic farming and sustainability and is very good at communicating this. The practical application in the garden and in the field was the perfect combination to deepen what I had learned. It helped me to develop a better understanding of the complex interplay of nature. We all enjoyed the freshly harvested ingredients over a meal together - incredibly tasty!

4 months ago

Netherlands

5

I couldn't have wished for a better introduction to Italy. Allesio and his partner Meybritt are incredibly warm and welcoming people who have created a special place to come to. They have knowledge about the plants/ herbs that grow around them, cultivated and wild ones. The cooking lessons starts everyday around 16.30 o'clock, they not only learned me how to make 'slow food ' opposed to 'fast food', but also showed me a slowed down way of living, opposed to the modern fast paste life. I came back with a new way of looking at living life and a lot of new cooking skills!

4 months ago

United States

5

The project is truly a gem. Alessio was so open and kind and created an amazing community amongst other volunteers - such a great host. I learned so much about the history of the land and geography, Italian language, food, and culture, and organic farming. This was my first Worldpackers experience and I'm so lucky that it was on this farm. Alessio and Majbritt, you're the best! Ole!!!

4 months ago

Italy

5

I had a great experience staying with Alessio and Majbe. They were both incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating throughout my stay. I learned so much not only about harvesting, but also about the plants and herbs growing around us and how to use them in cooking. One of the highlights was learning how to make pasta from scratch such a fun and rewarding experience! It was a truly enriching and peaceful time, and I'm grateful for everything they shared with me. Grazie!

5 months ago

United States

5

This was such an incredible experience! Alessio and Maj-Britt were so kind and welcoming. I did a week of cooking classes and had the opportunity to make so much great, authentic Italian food. The hosts were so generous with their knowledge, time, and food. They truly made me feel at home. I also was able to learn about their farm and help harvest fruit. I had the best time and know everyone who does this will love it!!

6 months ago

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