COOKING CLASS PLUS LIMONCELLO IN PALERMO SICILY!
Cooking Lesson Palermo
Cooking Classes Palermo - Limoncello Class
Come in our kitchen and enjoy a hands-on cooking class followed by a wonderful full course meal. Join a unique cooking classes in Palermo and discover the secrets of our traditional cuisine. You will learn how to cook some of authentic and Sicilian typical dishes (pasta al forno, sarde a beccafico, arancine, pasta con le sarde, involtini di pesce spada, cannoli, cassata and much more).
And also you will learn how to make the authentic Sicilian Limoncello made following a traditional recipe and method. The lemons we will use are: Femminello, Lunario, and Verdello that we grow in our farm nearby the Natural Park of Nebrodi, in front of the Eolian Isles.
LIMONCELLO
The Chef uses only naturally raised lemons from her garden that blossom and bloom four times per year.
We start off the class with an informal discussion on the history behind the lemons and how they made their way to the area. Then it is hands-on, where you will peel, mix and make the famous lemon liqueur. And at the end you will take away a bottle with you!
We start with a walking tour around the most beautiful Market, where chef Patricia or Giuliana will give you plenty of tips on picking local, seasonal products.
They will go to visit together with you the fruit & vegetable vendor to find out what’s in season and the fishmonger to choose the best fresh catch of the day in Palermo’s historic fish market. You will pick up the ingredients for your hands-on cooking class while learning about the local in-season products, Patricia and Giuliana’s family traditional recipes. Their main inspiration is based on the roots of a familiar cooking tradition, mother and grand mother excellent cooks, improved by the experience, the study, but most of all because of passion!
Along the way going back home you will pass through the most beautiful historical area of the city, rich of monuments and beauty, before arriving in our charming apartment inside a noble XVII cent. Palace, just in front of the Cathedral, where you will continue your cooking experience and you will end your day adventure enjoying the food you have prepared in a friendly and casual atmosphere!!
Each hands-on cooking class includes the preparation of a full Sicilian menu including a typical Sicilian dessert. Lunch or dinner follow featuring the foods prepared in class and are accompanied by a selection of very good local Sicilian wines, dessert included.
Our Sicilian cooking course is set in an elegant setting with an experienced chef with a wider experience about the sicilian world of wines, of sicilian culture and history.
You will discover what makes Sicilian cuisine different: the food, certainly, but there's much much more... Take home the taste of Sicily! Don't miss out!
We offer cooking classes for individuals and groups, also private groups, and team-building workshops for companies.
Cooking Class and Market Tours are available Monday to Sundays, begin at 10:30am and located nearby the oldest and charming market CAPO.
Private cooking classes and different starting times on request.
Limoncello
Handmade Sicilian Pasta Cooking Class
Review from R3743RLstephenp
3 gen 2023
If you are on the fence, book this class!
Patrizia was a great host for this cooking class! I recommend booking the morning time slots because the market is open and the food is fresh. Going to the market and purchasing the ingredients for the meal is part of the experience you don't want to miss! The class was very informative, also very relaxed and enjoyable. The food was outstanding!
from da Susan L
17 dic 2022
An amazing experience in Sicily - especially if you love food or cooking
This was an amazing experience! Up to this point, we had a definite preference for Tuscan food and really thought we were not going to enjoy this (we signed up before coming to Sicily and eating some Sicilian food). Not only did Patrizia teach us about the food and help us make an amazing meal, she helped us understand the mix of flavors that - when cooked right - makes the food so wonderful. She is a great teacher and wonderful cook. Make sure you buy her cookbook too. I quit collecting cookbooks as I did in my younger years because you can find so much on the internet but her recipes are truly special. She doesn't push you to buy anything at all but because we love to cook, we wanted to. It is truly the highlight of this trip to Italy.
from Edward R
3 nov 2022
Fabulous experience
Patrizia was a perfect hostess. After a lovely walk through one of the markets to pick up needed ingredients, we were made comfortable on a lovely terrace overlooking the Cathedral for some cheese and wine. Making the pasta was super fun, and each course we prepared was fantastic. This was just a great way to spend a few hours in Palermo. Highly recommended!
from Smuggla
1 nov 2022
Great Experience!
Patrizia was a wonderful guide and teacher! Great walking through the Capo market and gathering our ingredients! Pasta! Pesto! Fish! Eggplants! Pears! Wine! All combined to make spectacular dishes! Recommended for foodies and chefs! I went as solo, group was great!
from chloerQ3670QU
30 ott 2022
A must for your visit to Palermo
A highlight of our trip to Palermo. Patrizia was very warm and welcoming and the food was amazing! We highly recommend this class!
from vickiwJ861IY
14 ott 2022
A Must Do in Palermo for Foodies
Was definitely one of the highlights of my Sicilian tour.
Great that we got to shop the markets for the local ingredients prior to the cooking class. We cooked up some of the local specialities - Busiati al Pesto Trapanese followed by Involtini de Pesce Spada with Caponata and Patrizia even made me mine eggplant free as I can’t eat eggplant. Pear tart finished off the meal perfectly. Best meal I had in Palermo and Patricia is an excellent host & teacher. Would thoroughly recommend this for foodies.
from Jim19629
9 ott 2022
A Great Experience!
The hostess’s warm welcoming personality! Great wines and great cheeses! Beautiful balcony setting! Lots of fun! Gave you an insight to Sicilian living!
from Лиза В
7 ott 2022
The best things to visit in Palermo
It was incredibly interesting! It was a very friendly environment. It was very interesting to learn how to cook something new. So many interesting things to learn! It was a wonderful experience.
from sherri d
6 ott 2022
Cooking with Patrizia
We absolutely LOVED our cooking class with Patrizia from beginning to end!
We loved going thru the market with her and then to cook in her fabulous home across from the famous cathedral. She is so warm, fun and talented!
She taught us delicious and easy recipes which we ate on her lovely patio. We also so enjoyed the couple who took the class with us! We came home and bought her cookbook to hopefully recreate what we learned. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.
Thank you Patritzia for a lifelong memory.
from Stay37155660732
23 set 2022
Excellent
Enjoyed every aspect of this experience from picking the ingredients at the market we would need to create our dishes to experiencing the locale cuisine and culture with chef Patricia in her home where we made our creations. Would highly recommend this, very hands on experience and it was just my wife and I so very fun…especially the wine as we worked through our dishes.
from MaBrown354
7 set 2022
Cooking class in beautiful surroundings!
A small group of friends joined Patrizia for a Sicilian cooking class. The setting was stunning and the food delicious. Patrizia had beautiful music playing and we drank wine while we made pasta. This was a highlight of our two week trip to Sicily. We could not have asked for a better day! I highly recommend!
from teresakM1196HO
6 set 2022
Sicilian cooking in paradise!
My daughter, friends and I just returned from Sicily. One of the highlights was taking a cooking class with Patrizia.
The class was in the countryside of Reitano. I felt like we were on a movie set, it was so beautiful. The kitchen setting was outdoors. The weather was perfect.
Patrizia had great music playing in the background with wine being poured as we prepared lunch. A variety of cheese was put out to munch on.
We made a variety of Sicilian dishes that were so delicious.
We bought her cookbook and apron to bring home.
I keep looking at my pictures as they are so beautiful.
Definitely worth the money!
from Jayoung465
2 set 2022
Wine, laughter and fun!
My friend an I had the best time learning about good Sicilian wines. Our host Patricia was the best. She paired our wines with some wonderful cheeses and even gave us some appetizers which was not part of the deal. The appetizers were delicious. We really enjoyed the experience and it was one of the best things about our trip.
from 827arvidb
1 set 2022
Great wines and atmosphere
Lovely host who had experienced knowledge of the fine grapes of Sicily, every wine we tasted had unuiqe characteristics and all was superb.
She described the taste, taking you on a historical trip through Sicily from the origin of the grapes, through the winemakers journey and finally to the expression of the bottles representing modern or rustic taste. This was paired with an array of tasty Sicialian cheeses. Last but not least, her lovely home where she makes you feel like family.
Mille grazie, Patrizia
/Arvid and Jaqueline from the north
from Luke T
30 ago 2022
Amazing private Sicilian cooking experience
My wife and I joined Patrizia at her home in Palermo for a Sicilian cooking experience. Top down our favorite experience during our week in Sicily. It felt like we were not taking a class rather experiencing an afternoon with an old friend. The wine was flowing and the food was fabulous. We are looking forward to the countryside experience our next trip there!
from stef_allan94
13 ago 2022
Fantastic experience!
A fantastic experience, would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Palermo! Patrizia was very welcoming and very knowledgable about both Sicilian food and culture. The food was amazing, especially the beef rolls. Patrizia also gave us lots of tips and recommendations for the rest of our stay. We purchased Patrizia’s cook book and can’t wait to try and recreate the recipes at home. An unforgettable experience, thank you.
from kunjanr2019
31 mag 2022
Not to be missed!!!
What a fabulous time we had! Patrizia was a fantastic host, guide and teacher. She is warm and funny and generous. From watching her at the market, carefully selecting the best ingredients, to learning her techniques, to eating DELICIOUS food and drinking wonderful wines! The whole experience capped off a marvelous visit to Palermo!!
from bjb1201
13 mag 2022
Sicilian Cooking Class
We had the best time spending the evening with Patrizia! She was so welcoming! She had cheeses, olives, and wines for us to taste while we cooked multiple dishes. She even has her own cook book, so we’re excited to try to recreate the foods we made at home. She is a wonderful host and we would highly recommend to anyone visiting Palermo!
from Traveling4Real
5 mag 2022
Fantastic Class with Many Laughs
Patrizia was fantastic!! In addition to cooking a fantastic Sicilian meal she shared a lot about the Sicilian culture. The evening was filled with many laughs & a great education on Sicilian meal preparation. I wound highly recommend Patrizia for anyone coming to Sicily & interested in learning to cook Sicilian style.
from FKislik
2 mag 2022
Delightful Sicilian Cooking with Patricia
Patricia came highly recommended by a family friend working in Palermo.
From the very start, when we met at the Capo market, Patricia and us hit it off splendidly. She is a great guide as well as a cook and historian. Going through the market and buying our ingredients was a pleasure when accompanied by her. Nothing was a problem but a choice for a delicious lunch. We settled on fresh tuna with caponata, pasta with red pesto and cassata cake for dessert.
Preparation was an easy banter seemingly totally effortless and just a great conversation with an incredibly personable woman with experience and attention to detail in everything! Three bottles of local wine were tasted with ease and everything was simply delicious and very tasty.
With just the two of us, it was like having lunch with a good friend.
Highly recommend this Sicilian experience with Patricia!!!
from kim2013163
12 apr 2022
Just wonderful!
This lunchtime wine and cheese tasting tour was the highlight of our stay in Palermo.
Patrizia welcomed us into her beautiful home and was so warm and friendly.
We sampled 6 wonderful wines from Sicily along with local cheeses and desert.
Beware of the Limoncello to finish!
Thank you so much Patrizia for your knowledge and hospitality.
We had the best time with you........
chez Florent1975
12 apr 2022
Expérience inoubliable
Nous venons de quitter Patrizia qui a été adorable, chaleureuse, charmante, très professionnelle. Nous avons fait les courses au marché de Capo puis nous sommes allés cuisiner chez elle avec 2 autres participants qui étaient très sympathiques. Le repas était délicieux, copieux servi avec du vin en abondance. Quelle ambiance conviviale ! Expérience mémorable !
Florent et Pascal
from MLS327
10 apr 2022
Highly recommend this cooking experience with Patrizia
My husband and I had a wonderful experience learning and cooking with Patrizia! She was so kind and welcoming to us into her home. It was fun going to the Capo Market together to pick up the ingredients beforehand. All of the food was delicious, and we look forward to recreating the recipes when we return home to the US (California). My husband and I are very grateful for this unique and memorable experience. We would highly recommend to anyone visiting Palermo that enjoys cooking. We look forward to buying Patrizia’s cook book when it becomes available!
Grazie mille, Patrizia!
from eleferraresi
5 apr 2022
Una dimensione onirica
Una volta varcata la porta della splendida casa di Patrizia, ci si sente in un'altra dimensione: accoglienza, calore e savoir faire sono solo alcune delle sensazioni che si provano.
Patrizia ha reso il nostro soggiorno a Palermo più che speciale, onirico.
Dire che abbiamo assistito a una lezione di cucina sarebbe davvero riduttivo.
Grazie a lei, le mie amiche ed io abbiamo avuto l'opportunità di conoscere le tradizioni e la cultura (non solo culinaria) di questa splendida città.
Patrizia ci ha permesso di apprendere l'origine e il procedimento di alcuni dei tipici piatti siciliani in maniera divertente ma attenta e sempre mettendoci a nostro estremo agio. Proprio come se quella sua casa fosse anche un po' nostra.
Le pietanze preparate e gustate insieme erano deliziose...e tranquilli, grazie ai suoi consigli e ai piccoli accorgimenti che ci ha dato (e che solo una siciliana doc può dare), facilmente replicabili una volta tornati al Nord!
Un'esperienza che consigliamo fortemente, in particolar modo per l'arricchimento che questo ospite unico ha portato a ciascuna di noi, futura sposina compresa!
PS: di cos'è che abbiamo più nostalgia di Palermo? Della caponata preparata insieme a Patrizia!
from mspron538578
23 feb 2022
Super avond bij Patrizia
Wat een leuke gastvrouw is Patrizia en wat leuk dat we bij haar thuis in hartje Palermo wijn en kaas mochten komen proeven.
Heerlijke Siciliaanse wijnen en kazen hebben we geproefd, veel geleerd en ook veel gelachen met zn allen.
Ik kom graag nog een keer terug voof een kookles van Patrizia
from Maggie4301
21 feb 2022
Ein besonderer und schmackhafter Abend
Was für eine gute und freundliche Gastgeberin Patrizia sowieso ist. wir haben viel gelernt und die Käse und Weine haben uns sehr gut geschmeckt.
Wir würden gerne wiederkommen, um einen Kochkurs mit ihr zu machen.
from Rozzle
17 feb 2022
Cheese and wine tasting
Fabulous night - great atmosphere
Patrizia made us feel really welcome
Very organised
Would definitely recommend
from tonyscala2022
24 gen 2022
Palermo Tours are a Must!
Had a very educational and fun time with Patrizia as we toured both the Vucciria and Capo food markets. I would highly recommend this tour if you are into food and want to understand what anchors the Sicilian food scene.
from sicilygirl8
21 gen 2022
Superb cooking experience
This was such an amazing day. I love cooking and entertaining and to spend time with Patrizia and cook together was beyond wonderful. We share the same love of cooking and I learned so much from her❣️
from tonyscala2022
15 gen 2022
Pasta making fun!
A wonderful part about our historical tour and food experience was the pasta making. Fun and informative ( and of course paired with some great Sicilian wines ), I would recommend this to anybody who wants to get a hands on cooking lesson in a fun environment.
from sicilygirl8
14 gen 2022
A wonderful day of private cooking with Patrizia who I immediately connected with. I felt like I’d known her for years.
I had a wonderful experience shopping and cooking with Patrizia….a memorable day❣️ We share many of our cooking experiences which included making limoncello 🍋
From 92RobinP
13 dic 2021
Lovely wine tasting in a beautiful home
We had a wine and cheese tasting with Patrizia and Giuliana. We all agreed It was our best night in Palermo. They welcomed us to their beautiful home and we got to try some amazing wine and some typical Sicilian cheeses. They were very knowledgeable and it was just a delight chatting with them while indulging in some local treats. can recommend any day! Thank you Patrizia and Giuliana:)
from glnrsrbst
22 ago 2021
Big applause to Patrizia 💓
We had the oppurtunity to be with her for 14 days for our family trip in Sicily for 2021.
She did her best to make each of us happy and she also introduced tratidional sicilian dishes to us each night for dinner.
Since we were 10 people with different tastes and from different countries in the same home the work was a bit challenging - but she always prepared extra dishes to feed everyone as the way they would like to have .
Besides all the work I want to mention her bright energy here !
We were a big family in Sicily and having her around just added more happiness to our holiday .
She is so gentle & generous & hard working and she has such a nice energy 💓
from K2527WFjulies
4 feb 2020
Highlight of our trip!
We recently had a private cooking class with Patrizia. She was warm and welcoming from our first meeting in the piazza. She first took us to some shops near her home to buy ingredients for our class. We then cooked with her in her cozy loft and made the most delicious dishes. Patrizia is very knowledgeable and talented on all things wine, food and Sicilian. We definitely feel as if we have made a new friend in Sicily.
21 gen 2022
Superb cooking experience
This was such an amazing day. I love cooking and entertaining and to spend time with Patrizia and cook together was beyond wonderful. We share the same love of cooking and I learned so much from her❣️
sicily22
*****
15 gen 2022
Pasta making fun!
A wonderful part about our historical tour and food experience was the pasta making. Fun and informative ( and of course paired with some great Sicilian wines ), I would recommend this to anybody who wants to get a hands on cooking lesson in a fun environment.
tonyscala2022
*****
14 gen 2022
A wonderful day of private cooking with Patrizia who I immediately connected with. I felt like I’d known her for years.
I had a wonderful experience shopping and cooking with Patrizia….a memorable day❣️ We share many of our cooking experiences which included making limoncello 🍋
sicilygirl8
*****
Aug 22, 2021
glnrsrbst
Big applause to Patrizia ?
Tripadvisor review: Siciliandays
We had the oppurtunity to be with her for 14 days for our family trip in Sicily for 2021.
She did her best to make each of us happy and she also introduced tratidional sicilian dishes to us each night for dinner.
Since we were 10 people with different tastes and from different countries in the same home the work was a bit challenging - but she always prepared extra dishes to feed everyone as the way they would like to have .
Besides all the work I want to mention her bright energy here !
We were a big family in Sicily and having her around just added more happiness to our holiday .
She is so gentle & generous & hard working and she has such a nice energy ?
*****
Caledon, Canada
Palermo Tours are a Must!
Recensione di Tour del mercato, lezione di cucina tradizionale e limoncello
Had a very educational and fun time with Patrizia as we toured both the Vucciria and Capo food markets. I would highly recommend this tour if you are into food and want to understand what anchors the Sicilian food scene.
tonyscala February 2021
*****
Feb 4, 2020
K2527WFjulies
Highlight of our trip!
Tripadvisor review: Private Cooking Class
We recently had a private cooking class with Patrizia. She was warm and welcoming from our first meeting in the piazza. She first took us to some shops near her home to buy ingredients for our class. We then cooked with her in her cozy loft and made the most delicious dishes. Patrizia is very knowledgeable and talented on all things wine, food and Sicilian. We definitely feel as if we have made a new friend in Sicily.
*****
Jan 20, 2020
Ana Lidia G
Excelente servicio
Tripadvisor review: Siciliandays
El servicio y trato del personal fue inmejorable. Excelente ubicación. Lo recomiendo ampliamente a todo tipo de viajeros
Highligths:
Make authentic, fresh Sicilian pasta, in different shapes and size such as the typical ‘’busiate’’ from Trapani, or the classical ‘’tagliatelle’’.
Discover the best filling and sauces for your pasta dishes
Delicious meal of pasta dishes prepared, a dessert and two paired wines, a white and a red
Homemade Pasta cooking Class:
Under the guidance of our chef you will learn all there is to know about making fresh pasta. You will knead, cut, roll and fill ravioli, typical sicilian busiate, tagliatelle, tagliolini or other varieties. Her recipes are all based on freshness, high quality of ingredients, tradition and, most of all the chef's long experience.
Your chef will explain and show the technical aspects of homemade pasta preparation, in Sicily usually eggless, including the preparation of three different sauces.
With this expert guidance, you will be making homemade pasta in your own kitchen like a pro! This class is also highly recommended for families with kids.
Sample Menu:
Busiate with pesto trapanese and pistachios
Tagliatelle alla norma
Ravioli stuffed with fish preparation
Sicilian cassata pie
What’s included:
Hands-on pasta-making class with a professional chef
Preparation of 3 different pasta dishes, and dessert
Delicious meal of prepared dishes together with wine and water
Tasting of local wines and food products
Main topics and recipes of the dishes prepared During The class
Class duration: 3 hours plus time for lunch | Approx. 4 hours
JOINABLE CLASSES RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE.
Should the minimum not be reached for the day you selected, you will be given the choice to pay an additional fee for a private class, change your date to another day.
Note that because we only use fresh, seasonal ingredients from local suppliers and farms, the menu will vary depending on what is available that day.
Please do let us know if you have any food allergies or preferences.
How do I find a personal or private chef? Click here!
Cooking class!
Latest Review
Great experience. Patrizia was a wonderful guide and host. All the meals we made and tasted were delicious. A experience we would gladly do again. Highly recommend both the cooking class and private chef/dinner options if you visit Palermo.
Oluwatumininu A. Soyinka
20 gen 2020
Siciliandays Cooking class in Palermo Excellent.
We had a great time. Bought ingredients at the market and the cad the class in the chief's home
gregorygoossens92
19 gen 2020
Want info on the cookbook
Asked for information on the cookbook they are publishing, but never heard anything about it.
C
19 gen 2020
The meal was great, the company was fantastic. We felt welcome and more as friends instead of customers.
Excellent cooking experience!
This was a fun time. Hands on, great food, educational experience with charming chefs. Would like to have spent more time in the market.
SMontillier
19 gen 2020
I felt like at home
Patrizia and Giuliana’s kindness made me felt like at my own home in the cooking class. A beautiful and cozy place in the heart of Palermo, next to the Vucciria Market, where we had an unforgettable day cooking and chatting with a good cup of wine. A way very different and charming to know this wonderful city. Thank you, Patrizia and Giuliana, and don’t forget Masterchef!
Palomagil
19 gen 2020
Great experience
Mother and daughter — a top team. We loved the visit to the market and the cooking and finally the food. We still cook at home what we learned.
segeln2016
19 gen 2020
Excellent experience
Just the two of us and it was such a wonderful experience. So welcoming and the food we made was delicious.
Oli D
15 gen 2020
Incredible experience
This was probably the best experience of our honeymoon trip to Italy. It was a complete privilege to learn and participate in preparing local cuisine, while in their home. Everyone was a delight to talk to and laugh with, and the food and wine were magnificent. It was illuminating, warm, delightful, filling, and something my wife and I will always remember so so fondly.
Danifold
13 gen 2020
Fabulous food fiesta
I had travelled to Sicily with the idea of participating in a cooking class. I always try and fit a class into my travels somewhere along the way. This was one of the most enjoyable days of my holiday. Booking online was efficient, and the meeting place in Palermo was easy to locate even on a first time visit. Visiting the local markets and choosing fresh local ingredients was a highlight. This mother and daughter dynamic team brought fun and love into their cooking. How lucky was I to be part of this wonderful experience. I learnt a number of cooking techniques. I would have liked to have had the recipes emailed though, as I loved the menu on the day. Great food, great company, great adventure. Thankyou ladies for your kindness and patience. Highly recommend Siciliandays cooking class for a fun and delicious day.
KerryR427
13 gen 2020
We had a wonderful time
What a great night, we really enjoyed the shopping and preparing of the meal.
As a professional Chef I loved every minute immersed in the culture of my and my wife’s family histories.
Patrezia and her Daughter the Chef really got to the heart of Sicilian food.
The wine was awesome and learning to make Limoncello was amazing. We are really having fun making it every few months.
We highly recommended you take their class and please be prepared to have a wonderful time learning to make several Sicilian dishes and eating the food was a big plus.
My wife and I will be back in a few years and we will contact you when we are coming back.
g0dsg0urmet
13 gen 2020
Great class
Delicious food and passionate teachers. We really enjoyed the wine and cheese too. The dessert was my favorite.
nicolefiore
12 gen 2020
Very nice and interesting evening with tasty food
Patrizia told to us about italian food and cooking. It was funny and interesting and Patrizia is a very good cook too. Nice envening - unfortunately too short. And later she sended the recipes to us as we requested - thank you!.
olafhahn2
12 gen 2020
Two activities that enhanced my visit to Palermo
First my husband & I signed up for a market tour followed by cooking & eating lunch with locals. We met up with Patricia & her daughter as we wandered in & out of the local markets pickup up ingredients for an awesome lunch - including fresh octopus, bread, cheeses, eggplant, etc. I then helped make the best caponata I’ve ever eaten. Lunch was such a hut that we signed up for a private walking tour the following day. Patricia was already booked & I sadly don’t remember the name of our guide but she was wonderful. We had a private visit into the opera house & then wandered the streets going in & out of churches & learning about the history & people of Palermo. I highly recommend both activities.
JM1051
12 gen 2020
Sicily Palermo Cooking Amazing
It was so much fun and helpful! I highly recommend for those who are interested in cooking. I appreciated a lot.
jungyoonlim99
12 gen 2020
Cooking lesson for families of 6
The fun began at our meeting, where we walked to the market to choose our food. We then walked to our cooking kitchen and all had a hand in the creation! Great fun, great education, great company, great food. Highly recommend this wonderful excursion!
Recensione scritta da sicilygirl8
12 gen 2020
Private cooking in Palermo
My experience with Patricia and my cooking class was excellent. She was very personable and made you feel totally comfortable and confident. Would highly recommend
mammagents6
12 gen 2020
Extraordinary!
What a team - they swept in - charmed us with their Sicilian hospitality - cooked up a masterpiece - served - cleaned up - and were gone. Could not be better!
Fatboyslimjim
12 gen 2020
Highly recommend
Great experience. Patrizia was a wonderful guide and host. All the meals we made and tasted were delicious. A experience we would gladly do again. Highly recommend both the cooking class and private chef/dinner options if you visit Palermo.
musique2s
30 nov 2019
Experience Sicilian cooking first hand
On September 26 2019, my wife Nancy and I, along with the couple we were travelling with through Southern Italy and Sicily, spent a wonderful day attending the Siciliandays Palermo cooking run by Patrizia. I would say that this was one of our best experiences on our three-week tour and it was a lot of fun.
Italy and Sicily are full of historical and natural sites of great interest and beauty but where they really excel is with food, wine and hospitality. Patrizia was a knowledgeable and witty host. We were all involved in the food preparation and I, with great joy, was able to select the wines for the day from her well-chosen Sicilian wine selection. We all finished the day better educated on Sicilian food and wine (don’t mention the Arancini War) and well fed.
If you are in Palermo, consider experiencing a home cooked meal with Siciliandays. I believe you will enjoy it and have a wonderful memory to take home with you.
Anthony Burke J2614PGanthonyb
One of the best parts of our Sicily Trip
The mother/daughter team from Sicilandays were amazing. They were friendly and informative, greeting us with wine, bread, olives, nuts, and cool water, and walking us through the entire multi-dish cooking experience. They were very experienced with both cooking and teaching, and we had an absolutely fantastic time. We made multiple delicious dishes - Eggplant caponata, Sicilian beef rolls, pasta with fresh tomato, basil, and almond sauce, and a cinnamon stove-top custard. It was some of the best food i had on the trip, and the fact that we made it was an additional source of appreciation. They also had this amazing homemade limoncello. Some of the best i had in the entire trip, and I tried the local variety everywhere we went. Honestly, I am so thrilled that my family and I made this happen. And I want to note that SicilianDays went out of their way to alter their normal schedule so that we could make our travel plans (we had a ferry to catch at 8pm). This activity, and these fantastic people, will forever more be my top recommendation for anyone travelling to Sicily. Do yourself a favour and make time to cook with SicilianDays.
10 nov 2019
Wonderful experience!
Patrizia was a wonderful teacher. I really enjoyed learning about the historical and cultural context of the recipes we made. The kitchen was gorgeous, and the added extras like the wine and cheeses were really lovely. The market tour was enjoyable as well. I loved hearing about Sicily and its land and history. Very excited to return.
Morgan W
Palermo Cooking Classes
On September 26 2019, my wife Nancy and I, along with the couple we were travelling with through Southern Italy and Sicily, spent a wonderful day attending the Siciliandays Palermo cooking run by Patrizia. I would say that this was one of our best experiences on our three-week tour and it was a lot of fun.
Italy and Sicily are full of historical and natural sites of great interest and beauty but where they really excel is with food, wine and hospitality. Patrizia was a knowledgeable and witty host. We were all involved in the food preparation and I, with great joy, was able to select the wines for the day from her well-chosen Sicilian wine selection. We all finished the day better educated on Sicilian food and wine (don’t mention the Arancini War) and well fed.
If you are in Palermo, consider experiencing a home cooked meal with Siciliandays. I believe you will enjoy it and have a wonderful memory to take home with you.
Anthony Burke Melbourne, Australia
Great tour
We took a private guided-tour with Patrizia, who was very pleasant and highly professional. We enjoyed the tour tremendously. We highly recommend it.
Reli B
Not to be missed!
I am travelling with my best friend, her husband and two children. I can’t recommend Patricia enough! She arranged an excellent walking tour of Palermo which lasted about two hours - we saw all the historical sites and learned a lot. Then we met Patricia where she made us an authentic Sicilian meal complete with wine and even homemade lemoncello! She was welcoming and friendly and we really felt at home. The food was excellent. Enjoy!
nicwaterloo
Really enjoyable morning cooking authentic Sicilian food
The cooking class was great! I really enjoyed it and it improved my confidence with Sicilian cooking.
Kateeeeee238
Met as friends and left as la familia
Patrizia, thank you for such a special day. I had so much fun prepping and cooking with you, learning your special techniques and sharing our love of art and dishes. I look forward to visiting you in your special kitchen in the near future.
....On the sixth day,
God accomplished His work
And, pleased with all the beauty
He had created,
He took the Earth in His hands,
And kissed it.
There, where He put His lips,
That's Sicily.
---Renzino Barbera, Artist, Poet
Clare
Capistrano Beach, CA
sicilygirl8
Palermo market: Sicilian cooking and enjoying
My husband and I, with 2 other visitors to Palermo, enjoyed a wonderful time shopping for fresh produce for our Sicilian cooking class in Donna Patrizia’s kitchen. Together with her daughter, Giuliano, she choose the food for our meal and then explained how to prepare it. The meal itself was delicious and we were given the recipes so we could prepare the dishes now that we are at home. The entire time was well organized and lots of fun. Highly recommend this experience.
Carolyn H
Cocina en Sicilia
Excelente comida y bebida.
Muy linda casa
Patrizia y Gulianna excelentes anfitrionas y mejores cocineras. Altamente recomendable!
L1985MPfranciscop
Wonderful experience
Patrizia is so special. When someone loves their work as much as Patrizia the classes, shopping for food and touring Palermo becomes a special event. Three days in Palermo covered a whole world of Sicilian food. But more important a special friendship with Patrizia. Loved your class and your enthusiasm. Don't miss!!
aschapiro
Fun Evening
Patrizia is a first class person & cook. A bit on the pricy side but a fun filled evening with 4 couples all of us being from different parts of Canada. Lot's of food & wine so no concern there.
Very pleasant evening dinner.
93woodruff
Amazing experience at Sicilian Cooking Class!
My mom and I took the cooking class with Patrizia a few weeks ago and it was such an amazing experience! Patrizia was a great instructor - Teaching us about Sicilian cooking traditions and methods, having us participate in the cooking process, but also allowing us to relax and enjoy some wine and cheese while we prepped the food! The food was AMAZING! We will be making it again, specifically the Sicilian cake this Christmas! This was definitely the highlight of our stay in Palermo, and one of the highlights of our entire Italy vacation. Thank you Patrizia!
Stephanie W
Fantastic Experience
We visited Palermo in mid August. This was a wonderful day! We met Patrizia at Teatro Massimo to begin our cooking experience. We were a small group of 5 guests in total. We walked through Capo Market selecting our items for cooking. Then we went back to Patrizia's apartment which was a nice and comfortable air conditioned refuge from the heat. While there, we began cooking a traditional tomato sauce and caponata dish while tasting fantastic wines and cheese varieties. We continued wth making a traditional swordfish dish and ricotta cake for dessert.
Patrizia was friendly and knowledgeable about our cooking as well as Palermo in general. She also catered to our dietary needs. She made our day an unforgettable experience in Palermo and gave us the recipes to try at home. Overall it was a fantastic experience that I highly recommend and one you won't forget!
Nicole B
Cooking Class|Palermo Half-Day Cooking Class & Market Tour
Booking: GYG999AK4AGH
Patrizia is so hospitable and a great cook! I felt like I was sitting in my friend's kitchen fixing lunch. I would absolutely do this class again!
Sandy – United States
Cooking Class|Palermo Half-Day Cooking Class & Market Tour
Booking: GYGN6HGRYV4H
“Interesting and chilled introduction into sicilian cuisine”
I loved the course. Patrizia was a knowledgable host and chef, we had a good talk together with her daughter (I was alone on the tour that day) - especially about their upcoming recipe book. In the end it felt like saying good bye to old friends while being stuffed with wine and amazing homemade Sicilian dishes. If I ever come back to Palermo, I might do the tour again!
Historical Center Private Walking Tour with Sicilian Lunch
BERNARD – France
Booking: GYGX7RWV5V92
“Guide très bien documenté et sachant répondre à tous types de question”
Bon programme
Palermo Private Walking Tour, Palatine Chapel & Lunch
Special Booking for Ms. Monika
Booking: GYGN6HGL79WH
“Excellent tour with an amazing tour guide!”
Since we were a large group on a business trip, local guide was very flexible and helpful with the preparations. Also during the tour they were always trying to accommodate our on-site wishes and made our trip really fantastic! I would highly recommend this tour as you will hear a lot of funny stories and have an amazing experience in Palermo!
Wine Cheese Tasting|Palermo: 2-Hour Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour
Tom – United Kingdom
Booking: GYGFWYK473AV
Lovely service from Patrizia, very good location. Knowledge about the wine and cheese was great, we learnt so much and was very comfortable. Highly recommended.
Private Food Tour|Palermo 3-Hour Small Group Private Walking and Tasting Tour
Donna – United States
Booking: GYGKBKQBQK9M
Nice time with our guide, Georgio, provided a lot of local history which was interesting and informative.
Palermo Private Walking Tour, Palatine Chapel & Lunch
Anonymous – Norway
Booking: GYGKBKRB9A8Y
“Both nice sightseeing and nice lunch"
Wine Cheese Tasting|Palermo: 2-Hour Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour
Francisco Jorge – Brazil
Booking: GYGRFV58MQMH
A simpatia e a cordialidade da guia Patrizia foram o melhor de tudo, trata-se de pessoa amabilissima, muito educada e cortez.
Catacombs & Monreale|Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral Private Tour
Ariella – Israel
Booking: GYGG476AWVR4
We took a private guided-tour with Patrizia, who was very pleasant and highly professional. We enjoyed the tour tremendously. We highly recommend it.
Cooking Class|Palermo Half-Day Cooking Class & Market Tour
VEERLE – Austria
Booking: GYG93873197
The group consisted of me and me. The food was delicious, the house made limoncello devine . Interesting tips. Lovely kitchen and warm and lovely Patrizia and Giuliana. I hope to be able to join the wine tasting next week!
Wine Cheese Tasting|Palermo: 2-Hour Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour
Benjamin – United Kingdom
Booking: GYG98743197
“Lovely way to spend an evening”
We booked this tour for the start of our holiday and had a lovely evening trying some beautiful wine and cheeses, home cooked treats and the best limencello ever! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Historical Center Private Walking Tour with Sicilian Lunch
Dwayne – United States
Booking: GYG94051232
“Very insightful tour with a pleasant guide”
Cooking Class|Palermo Half-Day Cooking Class & Market Tour
CLAIRE – United States
Booking: GYG77515547
“Excellent and personal cooking class.”
Patrizia was an exceptional instructor and the food we prepared was delicious. Loved the kitchen and Sicilian ambiance.
Thank you Patrizia!
Wine Cheese Tasting|Palermo: 2-Hour Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour
Lisbeth – Denmark
Booking: GYG83033067
“Siciliansk vin- og ostesmagning”
Rigtig hyggelig tur i en privat bolig, hvor vi besøgte Patricia. Vi fik dejlige vine og oste og sicilianske delikatesser. Her ud over hjemmebagt kage og limoncello. En oplevelse, der bestemt kan anbefales.
Cooking Class|Palermo Half-Day Cooking Class & Market Tour
Jennifer – United States
Booking: GYG85667947
“Best day in Palermo”
Patricia and Guilianna were just ADORABLE!! We had a lovey day learning to cook typical Sicilian cuisine.
Catacombs & Monreale|Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral Private Tour
Anonymous – Norway
Booking: GYG85424697
“Informativt og lærerikt.”
Historical Center Private Walking Tour with Sicilian Lunch
YUKO – Italy
Booking: GYG83964512
“Sono stato benissimo❣️”
Angela of the guide was very polite and good person! All the dishes that were served at Patrizia house were very delicious and especially the homemade pasta was excellent❣️ The people who had lunch together were also very nice‼️ I had a really wonderful time!!
Cooking Class|Palermo Half-Day Cooking Class & Market Tour
Mark – Canada
Booking: GYG79928917
What an awesome experience! We were made to feel like family. Patrizia and her daughter Giuliana are knowledgeable foodies that share their expertise in a generous manner. We had a lot of fun perusing the market where we had a chance to experience a slice of Sicilian every-day life. The lunch we prepared together was delicious along with great company, music, and wine. It was a definite highlight of our time in Sicily.
Mark and Simmy
Palermo, Monreale and Mondello Private Tour with Street Food
Sylvette – Italy
Booking: GYG80997212
“Une merveilleuse visite avec une accompagnatrice exceptionnelle”
Patrizia a été attentive à nos souhaits et à nos besoins: nous ne souhaitions pas l’expérience , elle nous a proposé une visite du point de vue du mont San Pellegrino... c’est réellement un tour privé et personnalisé
Catacombs & Monreale|Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral Private Tour
Hilary – United States
Booking: GYG64982952
“Patrizia was lovely and very knowledgeable.”
Local cuisine|Palermo Lunch or Dinner at Home & Private Chef
Ursula – Germany
Booking: GYG59181324
“Jederzeit wieder!!!”
Es hat uns 5 Damen sehr gut gefallen!
Absolut empfehlenswert!
Wurden pünktlich am vereinbarten Treffpunkt von Mutter und Tochter abgeholt und dann in Ei wunderschönen altes Gebäude direkt in der Altstadt geführt !
Die von der Tochter zubereiteten sizilianischen Speisen waren hervorragend!
Leckere Weine inklusive .
Sehr nette freundschaftliche Atmosphäre!
Jederzeit wieder !
Wine Cheese Tasting|Palermo: 2-Hour Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour
Bill – United Kingdom
Booking: GYG74418807
“Great”
Perfect tasting of six different Sicilian wines and cheese. Guide is very friendly and knowledgeable. Well recommended
Wine Cheese Tasting|Palermo: 2-Hour Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour
Virginia – Algeria
Booking: GYG71007037
“Absolutely fabulous experience!”
Great host and very knowledgeable!
Wine Cheese Tasting|Palermo: 2-Hour Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour
Bruce – United States
Booking: GYG68136580
“Great information, knowledgeable hostess and fun.”
Cooking Class|Palermo Half-Day Cooking Class & Market Tour
Anonymous – Belgium
Booking: GYG58459261
“Patrizia was great!!”
Wine Cheese Tasting|Palermo: 2-Hour Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour
elizabeth – United States
Booking: GYG56040127
Patrizoa was amazing! She took us to a beautiful home where we spent two lovely hours learning about 6 single varietal local wine - and 5 local cheeses as well as Patrizoa’s own olive oil!! Fabulous fabulous time!!!!
Historical Center Private Walking Tour with Sicilian Lunch
John – United States
Booking: GYG55150319
“Great way to get acquainted with the city”
We did this tour on our first day in Palermo and it was a great way to get acquainted with the city. Plus our guide was great and so was the food and hospitality.
Palermo Private Walking Tour, Palatine Chapel & Lunch
Linda – United States
Booking: GYG41677266
“Our tour was exceptional.”
Simon was a great tour guide and our lunch was fantastic.
Historical Center Private Walking Tour with Sicilian Lunch
Tanja – Austria
Booking: GYG43549794
“großartige und sehr kompetente Führung, einfühlsam, super intressant”
wunderbares typisches Mittagessen in sehr schönem Palazzo
Cooking Class|Palermo Half-Day Cooking Class & Market Tour
Jennifer – United States
Booking: GYG42648663
“A friendly and delicious experience for the family!”
I took my parents - in their 70's - on this tour and it was perfect for us as a family! Patricia's demeanor and expertise were outstanding, both in the market as we purchased food and in the kitchen as we sipped wine and made a yummy lunch. Culturally and culinarily, it was an A+ experience.
Catacombs & Monreale|Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral Private Tour
MARIA – Italy
Booking: GYG47432993“Tour interessante, ma vincolato dagli orari di chiusura dei monumenti.”
Patrizia ,guida simpatica e disponibile,soprattutto un ottima cuoca.!!
Wine Cheese Tasting|Palermo: 2-Hour Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour
Tanya – Australia
Booking: GYG41287275
Enjoyed spending time with Patrizia. Loved her knowledge on the produce. Very friendly and hospitable. It was a very personalized tasting. We enjoyed it very much and highly recommend.
Private Food Tour|Palermo 3-Hour Small Group Private Walking and Tasting Tour
Bettina – Austria
Booking: GYG40924420
“alles großartig!!”
genau das, was wir gesucht haben, freundlicher und umsichtiger guide und informative Tour! Jederzeit wieder!
Patrizia and Giuliana, we enjoyed our time with you immensely. Enjoyed the conviviality, learning about Sicilian food and, of course, the food itself.
Chuck and Peggy
Giuliana Nocera
"Palermo Half-Day Cooking Class & Market Tour" (Cooking Class).
What an awesome experience!
We were made to feel like family. Patrizia and her daughter Giuliana are knowledgeable foodies that share their expertise in a generous manner. We had a lot of fun perusing the market where we had a chance to experience a slice of Sicilian every-day life. The lunch we prepared together was delicious along with great company, music, and wine. It was a definite highlight of our time in Sicily.
Mark and Simmy
Cooking Class Palermo
Amazing experience!
Viator review: Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo
We had the BEST time during the cooking class! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. We got to shop at the local market to pick out fresh ingredients, then assist in all the prep work. We were also provided with local bread, olive oil, wine, and olives to snack on while we cooked. My husband and I made some new friends on our trip who joined us for the cooking class. Total there were 6 of us, and it was the perfect number of people. This class was probably the best thing we did during our vacation. We learned quite a few tips and tricks, plus the food we prepared was amazing. If we go back, we're definitely doing a class again with Sicilian Days! They also have a website for more cooking class options.
Palermo market: Sicilian cooking and enjoying
TripAdvisor review: Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo - Private Option small groups
My husband and I, with 2 other visitors to Palermo, enjoyed a wonderful time shopping for fresh produce for our Sicilian cooking class in Donna Patrizia’s kitchen. Together with her daughter, Giuliana, she choose the food for our meal and then explained how to prepare it. The meal itself was delicious and we were given the recipes so we could prepare the dishes now that we are at home. The entire time was well organized and lots of fun. Highly recommend this experience.
Wonderful experience
TripAdvisor review: Private Cooking Class
Patrizia is so special. When someone loves their work as much as Patrizia the classes, shopping for food and touring Palermo becomes a special event. Three days in Palermo covered a whole world of Sicilian food. But more important a special friendship with Patrizia. Loved your class and your enthusiasm. Don't miss!!
Hi Patricia, We had such a great time at your Siciliandays Cooking School.
We are still thinking about your Caponata and Cassata! The sardine dish was both beautiful and delicious.
Also, I would love your recipe for the bread you served as well if you could.
Thanks again, Carol & Zach
“Great Sicilian Cooking Experience”
We had a great 6 hour experience, shopping for ingredients in the open air market of Ballaro'. The Patrizia had us participate in creating a 4-5 course meal that we then appreciated at her studio. Lots of excellent food , very good Sicilian wines and and great sense of humour. Highly recommended.
DNO3705 Vancouver, Canada
“Fabulous Wine Tasting and Cooking Class”
We had a wonderful time at both the wine tasting and the cooking class. Alfredo and Patrizia are very warm people who make you feel at home. We enjoyed the wine and cheese one evening and the cooking class the next day for lunch. Before preparing lunch, we accompanied Patrizia to the open market for the grocery shopping and that was lots of fun. Overall a great experience.
PaulineMarie3
Newport Beach, California
“Do not miss this experience ”
Hands down the best part of our visit to Palermo. We planned on doing a wine tour based outside of Palermo but soon discovered it was slightly difficult in terms of transport. Instead we booked with Alfredo and are so glad we did. We tasted 6 generous glasses of wine not to mention delicious cheeses, caponata, and and their great extra virgin olive oil named ''Nucidda'' with the bread of Monreale, and dessert too. We felt we were in the home of a family member. Definitely worth the money - an amazing experience! Grazie Mille!!!
stephange12 Adelaide, Australia
“Cooking class ”
Definitely a recommendation for everybody who enjoys lovely home made food, good wines and a great host. Patri is such a nice person who is not only very warm hearted but also very knowledgeable about Sicilian culture and cuisine. If you are in Palermo a must-do!
gehirn Colonia, Germania
“Amazing time in Palermo”
My friend and I spent the day with Patrizia and her daughter. We walked through the market, cooked in a home, followed by a wine and cheese class. Her family and friends are so lovely and we had such a great time getting to know them. Afterward, we all went to a local bar and walked around the city. This was by far my favorite thing I did in Palermo. I highly recommend both classes!!
Atlas236
San Francisco, California
“Wine and cheese and so much more ”
James D Rochester, New York
I booked this wine and cheese tasting a couple months prior to getting to Palermo The day before we were supposed to meet I called Donna Patricia, the owner, to see if we could change the time. She was very accommodating and agreed to change our meting time. She met us right on time. She led us through the narrow streets to a small apartment in a beautiful restored old building that she does her business in.
We sat and relaxed at her table as she opened 6 different wines for us to taste. She provided us with cheese, homemade caponata, toasted bread, nuts and dessert. All the while we sat and talked like old friends. It was so relaxing and interesting. We learned lots about the area, the wines we drank and Sicilian culture and cuisine. Donna is very friendly and easy to talk with.
It was a nice relaxing 3 hours that we enjoyed thoroughly. If you are looking for something different to do while in Palermo and enjoy wine and cheese this is the one you should book. I know she also does walking tours and cooking classes. Next time we are in Palermo we will cook with her.
Thank you for a wonderful afternoon
Jim and Roberta
“Feels like home”
Emilio L
After a short walk through the mercato del capo we had very warm welcome at Patrizias home. Everyone got to cut some ingredients for the menu. While Patrizia explained a bit how to prepare the dishes and stared cooking she shared very funny and interesting stories about Sicilian family life and Sicilian cuisine!! We (in total 8 participants, maybe a bit too many for a cooking lesson but all of them nice people) got to taste some cheese, extra virgin olive oil (Patricia 's production), and wine while she prepared the dishes. We had a wonderful time!! I just would have like to really cook a little bit instead of just do a bit of cutting. But Patrizia and her daughter made up to that! Highly recommended to who wants to get in touch with the locals!
“Tour and home cooked meal; a cooking class”
paullips3 Portland, Oregon
This was an exception experience. Very small group. They aim for 6 max. The heart of the tour is in the old city, where we'd find most of the places we wanted to see. They are Palermo residents and they LOVE the city. Informative, small group, best part of the town to visit. That was good enough.
The first tour included a home cooked meal. It was fun, delicious, informative, and very relaxed. They host this at a beautiful little apartment in the heart of the old city. Lively conversation, laughter, and great insights into Sicilian cooking.
We took a second tour which was a visit to the outdoor market (an event in itself) to buy the food for another meal. Which the small group of us would cook that day. Then to the apartment and a very fun, more food-informative, and incredible meal. All was perfecty seasoned with their evo (extra virgin olive oil) named ''Nucidda'', that we bought straight from the owner of Siciliandays.
PLAN on having more time than less...they are so generous with their time and sharing so much that they love and is at the heart of the life in Sicily.
My wife and I love these two different events (on two different days) and by the end felt close to them. So close, we shared some of the best of the 'bad words' of both our languages! Fun bonus!
“Great Sicilian Cooking Experience”
DNO3705
Vancouver, Canada
We had a great 6 hour experience, shopping for ingredients in the open air market of Ballero. The Patrizia had us participate in creating a 4-5 course meal that we then appreciated at her studio. Lots of excellent food , very good Sicilian wines and and great sense of humour. Highly recommended.
“Cooking school ”
DRRDRR
Patrizia was wonderful, engaging helpful and providing great lessons in traditional Sicilian dishes. Two hours of instruction and cooking after a great trip to the local market for the freshest ingredients. Then another 1 1/2 h enjoying the meal.
“Our best experience in Palermo”
brockreynolds Perth, Australia
This was a delicious introduction to Sicilian home cooking. We had a small group of 3 and so it felt more like an intimate dinner party than a class, which was great. Our two hostesses (mother and daughter) were excellent and gave us a great insight into not just Sicilian food, but Sicilian culture as well.
Only qualms was that it wasn't quite as hands-on as we were hoping for and we didn't get to do the market tour as I think the host was trying to accommodate another guest who had to depart early for a flight and had already run a larger group earlier in the day.
Strongly recommend.
“Delicious, relaxing, and fun”
Cris B Cherry Hill, New Jersey
My wife and I booked this Sicilian wine/food tasting and didn't know what to expect. It turned out to be a great decision!
Patricia and Alfredo, the couple who run the tasting, were the best. We spent maybe 3.5-4 hours trying 6 different wines (3 white and 3 red) and zibibbo (dessert wine). Everything was thoroughly explained by both. They also made traditional Sicilian foods with cheese to eat throughout the night. Everything was delicious and fresh. The wine was great, and we were free to have as much as we wanted. This all took place in their beautiful apartment in Palermo by Piazza San Domenico.
However, I think the best part of the night was not the food and drink (although it was all beyond excellent), but Patricia and Alfredo themselves. They were so friendly, so genuine, and so funny! We spoke as if we knew each other for years and got to know each other well. It was just me and my wife at this tasting, so it truly felt like we were having dinner with friends. Although my wife and I were there over the "scheduled" 3 hours, we were never rushed out or told that the night had ended.
We give this experience 5 stars, it is well worth it. You will try amazing wine, delicious food, and overall have so much fun. Even now, two weeks after our trip, my wife and I can't stop bringing up this night to everyone we speak to. So many thanks to Patricia and Alfredo! If we are back in Palermo we will definitely look them up!
Book Release Announcement
Seriously Sicilian
Authentic Recipes for Hungry Families
Published in English
8 x 10” - Softcover - Flexible, high-gloss laminated cover
98 pages, including 52 authentic recipes, colorful pictures & a few laughs
ISBN: 9781034506331
Hello friends!
After a lot of hard work, and a few bottles of Grillo, we are pleased to announce that our very first cookbook is ready for sale.
Seriously Sicilian is for those who like to have fun in the kitchen, cooking traditional style, family recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation.
We’ve assembled many of our favorites in this book and have included a great variety of tasty dishes that are destined to become your new favorites!
We hope that you enjoy our cookbook. Please be sure to share your cooking experiences with family and friends, as there is nothing more fun than cooking as a group, then sit down to devour all the great things you made together.
Oh, and don’t forget the vino!
How to GET YOUR COPY on Blurb.ca
Go to this link: https://www.blurb.com/b/10604836-seriously-sicilian
Here, you can preview the first few pages of the book and order your very own copy.
NOTE: Blurb offers a 35% discount if you open an account, an easy thing to do.
You can use this to place your order!
“don't miss experience”
ronaldzera Samoa americana
A full day that will last a lifetime. Food shopping with Marialuisa in order to prepare a gourmet lunch in the middle of a day that captured the essence of Palermo and its people. My wife and I will treasure this gem always.
“Fabulous 3 hours”
Stephen M
Hereford, Regno Unito
We booked this activity as we were stopping in Palermo on our cruise and we were both so glad we did. Our hosts met us in a location which was easy to find and a few minutes walk from their town house. The wine and conversation flowed all afternoon interrupted only by the cheese a snacks prepared by out hosts. We also loved so much the extra virgin olive oil that Patricia produces in her farm, named ''Nucidda'' and we also asked to have it shipped to our home! We would recommend this tour to anyone and the bonus is we got to take any unfinished bottles of wine we wanted away with us.
“Highlight of our entire trip in Italy!”
Dorothy C
My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful family twice! We were able to do the cooking class and the wine tasting- both were unforgettable. We felt like we were at home with our family members cooking and talking- we learned and ate so much! Definitely worth booking and spending time with this beautiful family! we will be back!
“Definitely recommend! A memorable experience”
Jwdwc Hong Kong, Cina
I did a private cooking class with Patrizia to learn more about Sicilian desserts. What I gained was not only now to make these recipes but an inside look at Sicilian life in Palermo. We had a great tour of a local market and discussed everyday life.
She had delicious snacks prepared and a glass of wine to wash it down. We made so many different desserts (see photos) and I was allowed to take as much home as I liked to my family. I really recommend this as a great experience in getting to know Sicily and Palermo as much as learning authentic local dishes.
“Absolutely Loved Our Cooking Day in Palermo with Patrizia!”
629annea
Saint Louis, Missouri
We spent our second day in Sicily with Patrizia and her daughter first shopping at the local market for ingredients for our lunch FEAST then drinking wine as Patrizia whipped up an amazing authentic Sicilian lunch for us. Patrizia is delightful and a marvelous hostess who prepares a multi-couse delicious lunch while managing to entertain her guests as she goes. It was also fantastic to taste the extra virgin olive oil she produces that is named ''Nucidda'', a dialectal word with a long story! Recipes are shared after the class. Highly recommend this activity!
“Absolutely charming ”
Jax8523
This family is the absolute sweetest most genuine people I have met while in Sicily of shall I say in Italy!! These people are exactly what comes to mind when you think of Sicilian hospitality. They were well versed in both Palermo and Sicily as well as the cheese and wine they served, they welcomed any questions you may have with a very candid honest answer. I would encourage anyone visiting Sicily to support local people like this!! You will not find any other experience quite like this!
“An Amazing Day!”
Kathleen M
Nashville, Tennessee
Our hostess was truly wonderful! She picked up me and my husband at the cruise port and took us to two local markets to gather supplies for lunch. We started cooking when we got back to her gorgeous apartment. I was able to help her, and my husband was happy relaxing and drinking beer. We had the most delicious meal and were so full afterward! We were served caponata, pasta, swordfish rolls, and a delicious cake on her grandmother's beautiful china. She even let us try her homemade limoncello--excellent! We had such a great day talking with our hostess about Italian culture and truly felt like friends at the end of the day. I told her I was an avid home cook and she gave me a magnificent Sicilian cookbook to browse after lunch. Terrific day, and I would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in food or just in eating!
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Amanda R Amazing experience!! Highly recommend to all visiting Palermo, Sicily. Patricia was a wonderful host and chef from the meeting point in the square to the wonderful shopping experience through the market to the preparation and enjoyment of the wonderful meal we prepared together. I brought home the recipes and do fully intend to try to recreate at home. My husband has said of our 15 days in Europe, this was the most enjoyable day we shared.
Kim F This was a really terrific experience. Patrizia was warm, friendly and a great cooking teacher. She adapted the recipes for my diet. This is a great way to get to know Sicily and it's culture. I would definitely do it again.
Maria Tollefson United States Patricia was wonderful. I entered her home as a stranger and left with having made a new friend. The food was amazing. Cooking with her was a blast. The wine flowed the conversation and laughter was endless all night. Her helpful tips were great. I can't say enough good things about this outing. It was clearly one of the fondest memories of our trip to Palermo!
ryezzi I loved this class! My family and I spent 5 months in Palermo while my husband was working at the university there with a scholar exchange program. I decided to take a cooking class before we returned home, so I could learn how to cook some of my fav Sicilian dishes. I am really glad I choose this class. Patrizia and and her daughter Giuliana who is a chef are very talented cooks and really know their ingredients. They guided us thru the Capo and Vucciria Markets and knew just what vendors have the freshest ingredients. After gathering all of our ingredients, we went to a historic apartment near the beautiful Piazza San Domenico. There we were greeted with wine, beer, cheese, fresh bread, and Sicilian olives to start. We each had our own cutting board station at the large main table in the kitchen. I was impressed about how many dishes that we were able to prepare in such a short amount of time. We made eggplant caponata, spaghettone with a classic Sicilian tomato sauce featuring wild fennel, involtini rolls with fresh swordfish, and cassata al forno a baked cake with sheep's milk ricotta, candied fruits and chocolate chips. I loved everything that we prepared and thought that the eggplant caponata was the best I had ever had. After cooking, we sat down in the dining room while Patrizia and Giuliana plated all of the dishes and served wine pairings for each dish. I felt very much at home and it was a wonderful lunch. I had previously taken other classes in Italy at La Vecchia Scuola Bolognese and Gelato University in Bologna which I both highly recommend, but really liked this class for the variety of dishes and seeing whole meal evolve from shopping for ingredients to cooking to lunch. Probably the best compliment that I could give is that I have just returned home to Atlanta a few days ago and I have already made 2 of the dishes at home. Patrizia and Giuliana, thank you for such a wonderful memorable class! You are great hosts and very talented cooks.
Gina F
I had a one-on-one evening with the chef! Lots of fun, very knowledgeable, and so tasty and relaxed!!!
Michael S It was the best tour we've been on in our four cruises, to date. Patricizia, the owner and chef made us feel at home immediately. It was like we were with dear friends making a wonderful dinner! Patricizia has a real passion for cooking and readily shares this with her guests. We have lived in Italy and shopped in the open air markets everyday but the other four people on the tour with us had not. They especially enjoyed going to the open air market in Palermo and shopping for the food we prepared. Most tours you go on allow you to see the new place but this one also allowed you to experience living in it! The different was incredible. We strongly recommend this to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the Sicilian culture!
Emma O A great insight into Sicilian cooking from a very talented local cook in her own kitchen in central Palermo followed by a fantastic meal with the best of local wines. I highly recommend this cooking class!
Timothy S I highly recommend this Sicilian Cooking Class. It was a wonderful experience to shop at a local market, selecting the most fresh ingredients from a colorful open air market in Palermo's historic center. We returned to have a wonderful time learning to prepare exquisite dishes - and special cooking tips on preparing a set of wonderful dishes, enjoying wine, music and conversation improving my Italian and learning some Sicilian words!. I really highly recommend this course - as it will enhance your time in Palermo! Not to be missed.
kristine b Excellent cooking lesson with Giuliana, best caponata I have ever eaten. Very enjoyable.
Jo W A fantastic evening - Highly recommend. Great food, Great company.
Tamara L I felt so at home during this cooking class. The truth is I did not do quite as much cooking as I had anticipated. But the mother, daughter dynamic was so welcoming. This even made me miss my mother. The food was superb. I truly can't wait to try and recreate these recipes at home, although I know they will not be nearly as good. I was very glad to have taken this class!!
Do you not have enough time to visit some wineries in Sicily? Would you like to try the best Sicilian cheeses expertly paired with native Sicilian wines? Then we propose a Tour Sicilian Wines and Cheeses: a tasting of six typical Sicilian cheeses: Canestrato, Tuma persa, Caciovacallo fresco, Primo Sale, Ricotta infornata, Vastedda del Belice, accompanied by 6 Sicilian wines: Grillo, Nero d'Avola, Catarratto, Inzolia (Insolia) Frappato, and Grecanico, accompanied with brown bread from Castelvetrano or Monreale, and a rich salad. We will host you in a peaceful atmosphere inside a charming home of the sixteenth century, standing few steps from the famous market Vucciria. To close in sweetness, we will serve the delicious cassatelle of San Vito Lo Capo, stuffed with delicious ricotta cheese, fried at the moment, and sweet wine Zibbibo. Look at!
Superb tasting, interesting local wines
A relaxed, informative and interesting tasting of local Sicilian wines and cheeses. A passioned host and her charming son led us through three whites and three reds, as well as cheese and other local foods. We also managed to taste her own homemade limoncello which was excellent. The wines were all local varieties, subtle and light. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by William – Sweden
Wonderful
We totally enjoyed our evening. Maria was a complete delight and the wine was delicious as well as the variety of cheeses.
Reviewed by Michael – United States
Best three hours I've spent in a long time.
Wow what a wonderful afternoon. We booked this activity as we were stopping in Palermo on our cruise and we were both so glad we did. Our hosts met us in a location which was easy to find and a few minutes walk from their town house. The wine and conversation flowed all afternoon interrupted only by the cheese a snacks prepared by out hosts. We would recommend this tour to anyone and the bonus is we got to take any unfinished bottles of wine we wanted away with us.
Reviewed by Stephen – Hereford, United Kingdom
The best 3 hours we spent in Palermo.
What a fun afternoon. Patricia is fantastic and the food is wonderful Do not miss it.
Reviewed by bette – dunwoody, United States
Lovely way to spend an afternoon!
We had a really nice time! The location was beautiful, wine and cheese were very very tasty and our host was so lovely and friendly! I would highly recommend this!
Cliona from , Ireland
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