Pesto  Gnocchi: Authentic Italian Cooking Experience
Instructor: Elisa & Valle
Cost: Includes a traditional mortar to take home

Transport yourself to Italy for an evening of authentic cooking with Elisa and Valle, who will share traditional techniques passed down through their Italian roots. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to prepare soft, pillowy gnocchi from scratch and create fresh basil pesto the traditional way using a mortar and pestle—just as it is done in Italy.

Elisa and Valle will guide you step-by-step through the process of selecting ingredients, preparing the dough, shaping gnocchi, and balancing the flavors of classic pesto. Along the way, they’ll share stories and tips from Italian kitchens that bring the culture and tradition of Italian cooking to life.

Participants will:

• Learn how to make authentic potato gnocchi from scratch

• Prepare fresh pesto using traditional mortar-and-pestle techniques

• Discover tips for selecting ingredients and balancing flavors

• Enjoy tasting the dish you prepare in class

• Take home your own mortar so you can continue making fresh pesto at home

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just love Italian food, this class offers a fun, immersive culinary experience that blends culture, technique, and delicious food.

What’s Included:

• All ingredients and cooking supplies

• Hands-on instruction from Elisa and Valle

• A mortar to take home for making pesto at home

• A delicious tasting of the pesto gnocchi prepared during class

Come hungry and ready to learn the flavors of Italy! ??????