Oct 5, 2024
The perfect Italian day! - This experience was one of my favorite things of our 12 day trip. The hosts were delightful. I learned so much. The food divine. Run donât walk to experience this amazing place.
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Oct 4, 2024
Agritourism/ Cooking Class - We spent 11 days touring southern Italy, and this was one of the highlights. Greg and Silvia are amazing hosts. We toured the farm outside and learned so many interesting things about the agriculture. We then went inside and had an amazing class on learning to make an entire authentic southern Italy meal. It is clear to see that Greg and Silvia love hosting. Five stars all the way!
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Sep 16, 2024
Devine lunch in Italy - It was worth the drive to the beautiful family farm. So nice to get a tour and learn the history and see the hard work that goes into producing olive oil.
I loved Sylviaâs passion for cooking and her bubbly personality kept us engaged while learning the different ways to make pasta and the importance of a few simple ingredients to create unbelievably delicious lunch!
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Aug 29, 2024
Live like a real Italian for one day! - What a memorable experience! We went thinking we would have some fun making pasta, but the day was so so so much more.
Our day started with Greg picking us up from our accommodation and taking us to Silvia's family home. On the way, Greg shared some of the history of the area as well as some hints about what we were going to experience.
We loved walking through the farm where we got to learn about olives, the history of the farm, as well as eat treats straight off of the trees. Greg was a wealth of knowledge.
In the kitchen is where Silvia and her mum (who made an impromptu visit) starred. What a wonderful teacher who is passionate about her heritage, food, family, and her guests having a wonderful time.
Whilst enjoying the fruits of our labour and Silvia's teaching, we had Greg provide some beautiful wines. It was fabulous to eat and drink only local products.
It was one of the best days that we have had on our three week tour of Italy. We can't thank Greg, Silvia and her family enough for making the day so special!
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Aug 10, 2024
A great day - We had a great day on our honey moon with Greg and Silvia at Agriturismo Lâassiolo. Greg showed us around the farm and explained to us the process of olive farming. We got to meet some of the animals living on the farm and got to taste some of natureâs candy, like organic figs and lemons (with some sugar) straight from the trees.
After that Silvia learnt us how to make two different pastas, and three different traditional dishes using local produce. We also learnt a lof from Silvia when it comes to cooking techniques, and what was unique was that Sivilia explained to us the why and not only the how.
After that, an amazing lunch with the food that we prepared, as well as some other great dishes and produce coming from the local area. Paired with some great local wine.
All in all, truly a great experience that I really would recommend! It was also really nice to meet Greg and Silvia, and get an insight into their food philosophy.
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Aug 10, 2024
A genuine Italian experience - A genuine Italian experience.
The Matera cooking course is a fantastic way to learn more about Italian culture and the history of the region as well as discovering how to cook authentic Italian dishes.
Greg picked us up to Matera and after a short drive we arrived and he gave us a tour of his families beautiful picturesque farm.
After walking through the olive trees and seeing the animals on the farm we met Silvia who ran the cooking class itself.
Silvia was very helpful and patient with us as we made two types of pasta and then prepared a wonderful meal together in their fantastic kitchen.
After we sat down with our fellow friends on the cooking course to eat the wonderful meal Silvia had taught us to create.
We were treated to additional traditional side dishes as a bonus which were all local produce from surrounding farms. It was exceptional.
Greg & Silvia made us feel truly welcome and this was a highlight of our visit to Matera.
This isnât something I would usually have picked to do on holiday. It was a gift for my wife on our first anniversary but I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone visiting Matera.
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Aug 8, 2024
Recommended! - Super experience with Sylvia who provides a warm welcome, good guidance and lots of fun facts:) you notice that she is part of this family business with enormous passion for what they do. The surroundings are also so incredibly beautiful, definitely worth getting off:) the products used are all straight from their gardens and you can taste this; everything was tasty and to drain your fingers of. We would do it again in no time đ
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Jul 28, 2024
An authentic Italian experience - Our time with Greg and Silvia at the Matera Cooking Class was thoroughly enjoyable. The Agriturismo is a beautiful setting and it was great to hear about the history of the place and Sylviaâs family.
We learnt how to make 3 delicious dishes including making our own pasta and nothing was too over complicated. Thank you for a wonderful experience! đ
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Jul 26, 2024
Best cooking class experience!!!! - Not a single negative thing to say about this experience. Everything was wonderful from the landscape to the food to the wine. However, meeting Sylvia and Greg was the best part. They are so friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and passionate about everything they do. Please give them a visit it is so worth it!!!
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Jul 22, 2024
EPIC!!!! Book now or miss out on a chance to have the BEST time!!! - Wow wow wow. Such an amazing experience. Highlight of our ten day trip. If u get chance to spend time with Greg and Sylvia do it, you wonât regret or forget it. What a couple, his storytelling and understanding of Italian heritage told from an outsiders perspective mixed with her culinary expertise, charisma, and an energy is something I will remember forever. Thank you so much for inviting us into your home and giving us a slice of your amazing life in Italy. I just wish I had booked a room so we couldâve continued the fun we were having. Next time for sure I canât wait to return â¤ď¸
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