Here on this page you can find more information about my Online Cooking Classes. But you can also navigate the Menu button to see my index of stories that I have written over the years of living in Italy and here in California. I love to write about my travels and when you ready my stories I hope they transport you to another time and place. I’m a descriptive writer with rose colored glasses but sometimes those rose colored glasses get knocked a little crooked which adds a humorous twist. I love to see the beauty in all things and describe that in my writing. I’m a gardener and a cook and an explorer at heart, I hope you enjoy my stories and also check out my recipe index that can also be found on the Menu button. That way you too can cook like you are in Italy! Keep reading if you would like more information about my Online Cooking Classes and you can also check out my Instagram at TheHomesteadTraveler!
To tell you a little about us, my husband and I lived in Itri Italy for the past three years, that is halfway between Rome and Naples along the coast. We just returned home to California in October, 2020. I have always loved cooking and tried to learn the authentic Italian style of cooking from the locals. It’s different than how we view Italian food in America and I try to teach this authentic Italian style in my classes. I have many funny stories to share with you about my cooking “faux pas” as I learned Italian cooking from Italians!
I started my Online Cooking Classes while still living in Italy during the Pandemic and I have now taught hundreds of classes! It has been my pleasure to teach many Anniversary Parties, Business “team-building” parties and even a wedding shower! But most of my classes are friends and families who enjoy socializing together while spanning various time zones making traditional Italian food! I occasionally offer “Open Enrollment” classes, but most of my classes are private bookings organized by you, with your friends, family, colleges or classmates.
We are happy to share with you the traditional ways of making pasta, risotto, dolce and secondi (meat course). I personally am an American Italian who has been making ravioli for over 35 years and my Italian family have been making ravioli for five generations!
- Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Marinara
- Pumpkin Ravioli with Butter Sage
- Pumpkin or Shrimp Risotto & Tiramisu (a 2 for 1 class!)
- Spanish Seafood Paella
- Gnocchi with Various Sauces ( all in the class may choose one: Gnocchi alla Sorrentino, Gnocchi with Gorgonzola and Walnuts, Creamy Sage, Pesto)
- Lasagna Bolognese
- Ragu & Taglietteli
- Pizza & Tiramisu (another 2 for 1 and great for a party with friends, teens & kids!)
- Cannoli (Sicilian “dolce”, dessert with a fried shell and sweetened ricotta with candied oranges and chocolate)
- Pasta Carbonara & Saltimbocca (in this class we make a “primi” (first course of pasta) and a “secondo” (second course, meat dish). These are the traditional Roman dishes of creamy Carbonara and savory sage infused Saltimbocca)
- Chicken Cacciatore with Oven roasted potatoes (Cacciatore means “hunter” this is a whole chicken cooked in true Tuscan style with Rosemary, wine, olives and garlic.
- Eggplant Parmesan
I also offer international cooking classes, some of my favorites are:
- Mexican Chili Rellenos (cheese stuffed Pablano Peppers with Tomatillo Sauce)
- Middle Eastern Falafels (chickpea fried balls with Tzatziki Sauce & Humus)
- Thai Panang Curry with Jasmin Rice and Springs Rolls with Peanut Sauce
- Indian Butter Chicken with Jasmine Rice, Saag and Green Chutney
- American Pies (choice of lemon meringue or coconut cream and Apple, 2 pies)
- Japanese Sushi
- Organize your own group and menu selection, pick the day and time that works for you. (5 Zoom connection minimum)
- Join by Zoom $20 per Zoom Connection, payable by ApplePay, Venmo or PayPal ($100 deposit to book a class, includes first five connections)
- Classes generally last from 1-2 hours
- Most classes have no special equipment
- All in the household are included in one Zoom connection, no extra charge per person
- You will be doing the cooking yourself, in a “hands on” class, able to interact with me, the teacher! Individualized help and instructions are provided
- I will provide a list of ingredients and instructions by email prior to the class
- Hear my stories of learning to cook Italian style from Italians and living in Italy
Email me at TheHomeSteadTraveler@gmail.com for more details and scheduling or check out my Instagram account at TheHomesteadTraveler for more pictures and videos..
