We had a fabulous day touring and enjoying a cooking class in the comfort and gracious hospitality of Patricia’s beautiful home. It was the most delicious meal I had had in Italy to that point, as she sets a high standard to match👍🏼👍🏼 . I would highly recommend anyone take advantage of the opportunity to spend time with her and enjoy her culinary talents! 💕
Fantastic
Patritiza was just the perfect host. We had the best time in her beautiful apartment
It was a wonderful way to end our time in Sicily. Thank you so much for such an enjoyable experience
Wir hatten aus Termingründen unseren Termin am Abend. Wir wollten Sizilien nicht nur sehen, sondern auch durch die sizilianische Küche verstehen lernen. Deshalb buchten wir einen Kochkurs. Es war Zufall, dass wir so ein großartiges Erlebnis miterleben durften. Patricia war so eine warmherzige und begnadete Begleiterin an diesem Abend, dass es für uns der Höhepunkt unserer sizilianischen Reise war. Sizilien besticht durch einfache,aber rafinierte Speisen. Wir haben sehr viel verstehen gelernt. Ich mag jetzt auch Mellanzani und die Caponata wir bei uns jetzt regelmäßig zubereitet. Dieser Abend hätte für uns nie enden sollen, so schön war er für uns. Empfehlung: den Kurs direkt bei Patricia buchen, unvergesslich mit dieser Frau zu philosophieren. Alles Gute Patricia
Patrizia molto accogliente e ottima padrona di casa esperienza gradevole e cibo buono … location davvero molto bella!
Suggerisco a Patrizia in attenzione maggiore ai particolari … il pane no dal freezer dopo il primo giro … quantità giuste ma non abbondanti… è un pochino più di pulizia in generale ! Bella serata ! Suggerito !
Truly amazing experience … I would even go as far to say it was one of the best experiences of our entire trip in Italy. From start to finish Patrizia made our wine tasting experience feel like we were truly at home with a friend. It was supposed to be a wine tasting of Sicilian wines and cheeses but not only that , we ended up tasting pastas and other dishes she cared to share with us while recanting stories and talking about Sicily. Truly a one of a kind experience that is ABSOLUTELY worth it and will definitely be back again !
Dear Tyler, you arr very kind and generous, thank you for your beautifuo words, what can I say ? Simply Grazie
Caroline Shipley2025.10.01
If you're planning to do anything while in Sicily, make sure this is at the top of your list! My friend and I chose the country house cooking class with Patrizia, and it was truly unforgettable. We took the train from Palermo to Santo Stefano, where Patrizia warmly greeted us and drove us to her stunning country home nestled in the mountains. The setting was picturesque, and Patrizia welcomed us with open arms, sharing her passion for cooking and Sicilian hospitality. We prepared a delicious meal together, sipped wine, and enjoyed wonderful conversation. It was a unique and enriching experience, unlike anything we've done before. This is an absolute must if you're in the Palermo or Santo Stefano area
Dear Caroline and August, it was a beautiful day and I enjoyed so much to cook and talk with you. Thank for that, I look forward tomeeting you again and host you in my countryhouse.
Richard Dorn2025.09.24
I did the wine tasting and it was outstanding. What a great experience. The owner is so knowledgeable and fun. The pairings she did were excellent. The best wine tasting i have ever done.
What a great experience. Patrizia went out of her way to make this unique. My wife and kids will remember this for years. Thank you for the amazing food and wine.
Thank you Angel, it has been so beaurifl to meet your family. Grazie
Veronica Rodriguez2025.08.21
Tucked away in a warm, sun-dappled street in the heart of Palermo, we had the privilege of stepping not just into a cooking class but into a story. The woman who welcomed us—Patrizia, warm, graceful, and earthy—cooked like someone born with olive oil in her veins. Her stunning black cat Nini, sharp-eyed and full of gentle playfulness, languidly lounged, occasionally observing our chopping with feline judgment. This was not just a class — it was immersion.
The apartment, nestled in an old building that felt like it had absorbed centuries of laughter and spice, smelled like toasted pine nuts, basil, and the faint salt of the nearby sea. The kitchen was orchestrated like an opera stage—each spice, each utensil in its rightful place, the whole room alive with color and movement.
Patrizia led us through a four-course extravaganza, illuminated by her skillful storytelling. Every dish came with a story—of family, of the island, of history. My favorite was pasta con pesto alla Trapanese. If you’ve only known basil pesto, Trapanese is like meeting pesto’s sun-kissed cousin who has spent her whole life on a windswept cliff overlooking the Mediterranean. Almonds, fresh tomatoes, garlic, cheese, and basil are blended with olive oil, salt, and red pepper flakes, then tossed with pasta. It was silky, vibrant, utterly alive.
This wasn’t just a cooking class. It was a portal into the Sicilian soul, a celebration of seasonal beauty, family bonds, and the quiet rituals that turn food into a sacred memory.
Wow Veronica!
Yours is much over than a beautiful review, it is a charmingvnovel, an amazing and fascinating story telling about my passion and my place. You did a very beautiful emotional portrait of what we did together, cat included:-))
Thank you so much for all your single words that sound like precious jewels for me.
Endless Thanks from my heart.
Patrizia
Michèle Lefèvre2025.08.04
A moment suspended in time, a peaceful place, refined cuisine — all accompanied by Patrizia’s warm hospitality, for a truly memorable experience 🧡
Thank you Michele for your nice words, the place is great and inspires so much!
jc2025.08.01
Meeting Patrizia and having lunch with her was best part of our time in Palermo. Patrizia is a wonderful cook and host. We had a fantastic seafood lunch, great wine and even better conversation. I would highly suggest having lunch/dinner or just wine with Patrizia!
Hi! Nice people always have good time and othen good food. This a simple philosophy that match with I can say all my guests. And your tribute is so nice to show that. Thank you so much.
Patrizia
Jason Rosenblum2025.07.28
What an AMAZING experience. Patrizia is an amazing cook and a great teacher. We shared our love of cooking -- and of course, wine. Our session was in the countryside, and the experience cannot be matched with a commercial cooking class. This is authentic Italian home style cooking class. You will learn and eat much. Worth every penny.
Jason!! Thank you for coming at my countryhome, it has been so nice to share with you and Janet my passion for this magic place and for cooking.
Thanks a lot and looking forward to meet you again in Sicily
Part of the experience not just watching
Patricia is beyond delightful. She is a beautiful true Sicilian passionate about the experiences she provides. You are truly in the experience not just watching. You can do what you create when you get home, not all cooking classes are repeatable so this was important to me. I hope to return for additional.