Sicily (Messina), Italy

Traditions of an Italian Kitchen

Cook in the Home of a Local in Messina Enjoy an immersive experience with a local home cook who will introduce you to specialties of Sicily. Travel to Messina to meet your Cesarine host, a member of a community of skilled home cooks who embody the warmth of traditional Italian cuisine and hospitality by opening their homes to visitors from around the globe. They seek to preserve Italy’s food culture and foster lasting connections between travelers and locals. Accompany them to gather ingredients, then step into their home kitchen, ready to uncover the secrets of Italian cuisine. Your host will teach you how to prepare local delicacies such as arancini , as well as caponata , an eggplant salad, and fresh handmade tagliatelle with meat sauce. For dessert, try your hand at filling a cannolo shell, a traditional dessert filled with creamy ricotta cheese. After, savor your creations while enjoying a glass of local wine. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.