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Pesto cooking class in Manarola

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The chef Yvonne will welcome you and provide you with an apron, shows you all the ingredients on the table, and also some demonstrative pictures. Once you are ready she will teach you how to make the traditional pesto sauce, with the use of the mortar and the pestle, and finally comes your time!You begin to put the ingredients gradually in the mortar and to handle them, while the chef will tell about the history and the origin of one of the most famous sauces in the world. Once the basil seedlings are bare the pesto is ready! You can now taste your own job with the focaccia hand-made by the chef, together with a glass of Cinque Terre wine. Take your time to relax and enjoy the magic of the Ligurian flavors.
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About Pesto cooking class in Manarola
About Pesto Cooking Class in Manarola
Chef Yvonne will welcome you and provide an apron, demonstrate all the ingredients on the table, and show some illustrative pictures. Once you're ready, she will teach you how to make traditional pesto using a mortar and pestle, and then it's your turn! You'll gradually add ingredients to the mortar and slowly work them, while the chef shares the history and origins of one of the world's most famous sauces.
Why Pesto Cooking Class in Manarola is a must
Learn to make traditional pesto with a mortar and pestle under the guidance of expert Chef Yvonne. Taste your homemade pesto with handmade focaccia by the chef and Cinque Terre wine.
Top things to do at Pesto Cooking Class in Manarola
The main activity is learning how to make traditional pesto using a mortar and pestle. Chef Yvonne will demonstrate the ingredients and show illustrative pictures before hands-on practice. Participants will make pesto themselves. The chef will share the history and origins of pesto. Conclude by tasting your homemade pesto with focaccia and Cinque Terre wine.
Location of Pesto Cooking Class in Manarola
Manarola