Michela hosted a cooking class for my family of 4, plus our friends (another family of 4), on a spring break visit to Rome from the United States. IT WAS AMAZING AND ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR 5 DAYS IN ROME.
First, the food: Michela created a perfect menu to accommodate a gluten allergy AND four picky children, which had us cooking an asparagus risotto, saltimbocca, and a tiramisu. Everything was delicious. Incredibly delicious. The adults ate everything. The kids ate everything. The adults drank delicious prosecco and wine.
Second, the hosts: Michela and her partner, Andrea, were so lovely. They were patient and kind to us but most importantly to our children, deftly and seamlessly incorporating them into the cooking process at every step --- preparing the vegetables, cooking the broth and rice, layering the saltimbocca, and separating and whipping the eggs to prepare the tiramisu. At one point, when one of our kids mistakenly mixed the yolk and egg whites, Michela somehow --- with incredibly grace and panache! --- salvaged it all and still turned out a PERFECT whip, all the while with such remarkable humor and personality. The conversation and music --- we all sang while cooking! --- are fantastic.
Third, the location: The apartment itself (the class/dinner location) is beautiful, and in an amazing location, right on the Piazza San Calisto in Trastevere. We arrived a few minutes early on a Sunday night and enjoyed a marvelous jazz quartet playing in the piazza, where our kids danced and we enjoyed the view and aperitivi.
When you visit Rome, you probably have a several "must see" items: the forum and colosseum, the pantheon, the vatican museums, and so on. This should be on your list, too. I recommend it to anyone and everyone, on any and every trip to Rome.
Jade T
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22 Marzo 2024
10,0
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