About Natalina’s Kitchen

This was my first class with Natalina and the experience was excellent. She took the time to talk about why we should be doing more home cooking and making it a fun time. The instructions were clear and easy to... Read More follow and explained in great detail the types of ingredients that we should be using to make authentic Italian dishes. I am looking forward to spending time in the kitchen with my family as we make our own fresh food. read less

The online classes are easy to follow, and provide lots of detail and helpful tips! I like being able to complete courses at my own pace and go back to review recipes when I need to. Would highly recommend!

Attended taste of Puglia with hubby and pals. Fun group. Hands on. Good conversation. Great way to learn and experience food of a region of Bella italia 👍

Taking the "Taste of Calabria" tour with host Natalina and guide Silvia proved to be one of my best travel decisions. With 13 other guests, we explored this part of southern Italy together, and by the end of the trip... Read More I felt I had gained 13 new friends. As a single traveller, the supplemental cost was remarkably reasonable, and yet I still enjoyed the exceptional quality of accommodation and service as those travelling together. We spent 3 nights at 3 different hotels (Tropea, Reggio Calabria, and Crotone), all of which were clean, extremely comfortable, and well located. No packing and unpacking everyday for us!

Our host Natalina planned an exciting and full agenda, always taking into consideration the wishes and needs of her guests. She speaks Italian fluently and has visited the area many times, so was able to share with us her knowledge and love of the food, the wines, the people and the culture. Our local guide Silvia was also a gem! She is extremely well versed in regional history, geography, etc but also provided us with insight into today's Calabria and its people. I have fond memories of her leading us through exercises on the beach in Cortone.....such a good experience! No questions asked of her went unanswered....in a very thoughtful manner. Both ladies were lots of fun and both made a point of engaging with each and every one of us throughout our busy days. Luciano, our humorous and very skilled bus driver, travelled with us everywhere, adding to our wonderful experience.

The focus of the trip was fine food, and there was lots of this! We tasted regional delicacies like nduja, pecorino and caciocavallo cheeses, olive oils, stock fish, ( not my favourite), many cured meats, and many other anti pasta delights, just to name a few. We visited family owned and operated farms, olive groves, and vineyards, and were overwhelmed by the hospitality and pride of the owners. We were shown how to make soap from olive oil, how to prepare bread and cook it in a wood burning stove, and how to make lasagna that included hard boiled eggs...believe it or not. Delicious! We even collected chestnuts one day!

But not every activity related to food. We drove through lovely countryside which included highlands and beaches. We visited art and architecture museums. One of my most memorable stops was Scilla, a beautiful cliff side town. We ate lunch in a restaurant perched over the sea, and then climbed up to the top of the cliff to visit the remains of an ancient fortress. The view was spectacular!

I would highly recommend this tour and look forward to travelling with Natalina and Silvia again. read less

Fantastic Experience

What a great trip to Calabria that far exceeded our already very high expectations. We were treated to an expertly planned introduction to the history, beauty and culinary delights of this lesser travelled region of Italy under the... Read More guidance of our hostess, Natalina, and very knowledgeable and fun loving local guide, Silvia.

Thanks to the small group size of fourteen, we soon bonded with our fellow like minded travellers on our daily excursions Visits to local farms, vineyards and food producers, many of which were small scale but high in quality and flavour plus many opportunities to experience cooking demonstrations and some hands on preparation mixed so well with visits to hill towns, castles and museums. The trip was well organized and active, hotel accomodations first class and our food experiences beyond words. Local ingredients of every kind along with local wines were emphasized at all of the fabulous meals we enjoyed family style at the selected restaurants, some of which were owned by relatives of Natalina where we were served meals that were above and beyond incredible.

We were looking for an experience and we got it in spades so we are anxiously looking forward to our next trip with Natalina. read less

I attended my first cooking class at Natalina's Kitchen and had a fantastic time! Cooking classes are kept small which allows for a lot of hands on learning. l felt at ease in the class with little to no previous... Read More cooking experience. Natalina did a fantastic job at answering everyone's questions and even added her own personal experiences and stories. Very much looking forward to my next class. Her classes fill up quickly so book early! read less

Attended the pizza making class with my wife and it exceeded our expectations. Natalina was knowledgeable and very engaging. We learned a lot of great pizza making techniques and can't wait to start making our own. Would highly recommend taking... Read More her class. read less

Best. Vacation. Ever. Trip to Puglia region of Italy with Natalina and small group....can’t say enough good things about it. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys wonderful travel made easy 🙂

Awesome immersive experience full of fun people, and plenty of knowledge shared regarding the history of the ingredients and processes of the food you are making that day.

Such a lovely day spent with my daughters Amy and Sarah along with my adopted son Julio. Coming from a family where the heart was the kitchen and the food prepared and ate there, this was truly the best Mother's... Read More day. Not to mention what I learned from Natalina and her experiences and knowledge. The tips over and above just cooking was amazing. Thank you for sharing your talents and time. read less

Your cookbook was fun to read and I am anxious to start cooking!

I’ve been to a couple of Natalina’s classes and have absolutely loved them! She really knows what she’s doing, the classes are a tonne of fun, and you make the most delicious food. Whether it’s just for you; with your... Read More partner, or for a private business event I’ve had an incredible experience with all 3. read less

I’ve had the pleasure of taking Natalina’s basic Italian, bread making and part of the advanced Italian courses. The courses were informative and fun, I can’t wait to go back for another one! Natalina has so much... Read More knowledge and experience to pass on. I highly recommend her classes and her cook book. Her recipes are absolutely delicious! read less

I would highly recommend the Niagara Winery Tour with Natalina. She is a gifted guide and I was so happy to have met her and to have spent the day with her.

It’s good value for the money, for the time... Read More spent and for the quality and quantity of food and drinks provided. I would highly recommend her and this tour to anyone. You won’t be disappointed. I will definitely do it again. Thanks again Natalina, it was great to get to know you. read less

I have used my cookbook often! I love how easy the recipes are to follow. Everything I have made has been delicious. I can't wait to try something new! ❤️

The book gives you tips and suggestions as well as pictures which help you know what the final product should look like. The recipes use ingredients you probably have in your pantry and most are easy to make on a weeknight.