My Corner of Liguria
Gulf of Tigullio area shown and experienced by Anna
Summer 2026
Ligurian Cooking Class with Anna
We spent a fun, interesting and informative day with Anna in her kitchen enjoying a hands on cooking class. Anna is very knowledgeable about the cuisine of the area. She made the learning experience fun
while we put together the various menu items she had planned for us. We sat down and enjoyed the
delicious meal with her. We left
feeling we had made a special friend and highly recommend you take her cooking class in this private setting overlooking the Ligurian countryside.
Thank you
Moira & Adam
Summer 2026
We have had the privilege of visiting Italy several times and having delicious meals. This was the genuinely our favorite meal we’ve had in the country. Anna is so talented (and humble!) and we had a really lovely evening.
Meredith & Hilary
October 2025
Anna is an amazing hostess and her garden view is worth the entire cost. This experience was totally local; from the drive from the train station, to the local wine and the uniqueness of Ligurian cooking. Anna’s knowledge of pasta and local preparation was unparalleled; this, coupled with the unique location made the evening one to remember.
Lynn
Summer 2025
Anna’s cooking class was a wonderful experience! It was a great balance of structure and flexibility - things were prepared for our arrival and there was a lovely cooking plan, which she adjusted slightly as we all got to talking about different herbs and what we were curious to try. We enjoyed the cooking process, the delicious food, and just overall having a meal and getting to know Anna a lot.
Regina
July 2025
The program ticked all the boxes for an unforgettable cooking experience. Most importantly, our host Anna made even the least experienced cooks among us
feel completely at ease and at home in
her kitchen. She took the time to explain everything thoroughly, guiding the group and encouraging active participation in the preparation and cooking of a traditional three-course meal.
Located in the hills and offering a great view of the sea, the location added a unique and unforgettable dimension to our entire experience. And last but not least, the meal itself was absolutely delicious — a perfect culmination of everything we had learned and prepared together.. .
Jaap And Carin
Summer 2024
Der Kochkurs und Annas Geschichten haben uns sehr viel Freude bereitet. Anna war sehr zuvorkommend und wir haben und gleich sehr wohl und willkommen gefühlt. Wir haben sehr viel gelernt und kommen gerne wieder. Vielen Dank für das rundum tolle Erlebnis!
Alexandra
September 2024
De kooksessie vindt plaats op een prachtige plek hoog in de bergen. De weg ernaartoe is kronkelig en deels vrij smal. De kookles is in Anna’s eigen keuken en deze is niet zo heel groot. Haar uitleg is duidelijk, en Anna spreekt goed Engels. Ze kan ook veel vertellen over de omgeving en de historie van de streek Ligurië. Je krijgt ook veel uitleg over de gerechten en de oorsprong. Als de mogelijkheid er is om in de tuin te eten, moet je dat zeker doen. Mis vooral de zonsondergang niet!
Jos & Lean
Summer 2024
This was such a wonderful experience learning about and cooking Ligurian cuisine. Anna allows for a lot of customization and input, is very patient, warm and welcoming, and clearly puts a lot of thought into the experience. The recipes we made were amazing - the walnut sauce was especially yummy! There was an ample amount of food, and the views were spectacular - we even got lucky enough to see a thunderstorm in the distance while we ate our meals. We highly recommend this experience and Anna and would gladly cook more meals with her! Mark
Summer 2023
What a lovely experience with Anna!
My family and I visited Anna up in the mountains for this cooking experience which ended with a feast at the end, and a printout of the recipes for that day Anna is helpful, shares stories and customs about the region and culinary tips in a friendly environment.
We made a 3 course meal and sat outside to watch the stunning view of the bay while eating some antipasti and then our delicious meal. Our family had a fantastic time with lots of giggles, bit of competition with the pasta stretching (😉) and learnt a lot. Massive thanks to Anna for creating a friendly authentic and homely environment with authentic Ligurian culinary experience.
Barbara
Summer 2022
This experience was honestly so amazing and the food we made together as a group was delicious.
I highly recommend the train ride there to do this class. I now have some new recipes that I cannot wait to use back home. The location is magnificent, and Anna is such a sweet and talented person. She goes above and beyond in her hospitality and has such interesting cultural and historical information in her recipes. I will never forget how good of a night this class was.
Clio
Summer 2020
Thank you for the cookbook -
I see many delicious things already.
Thank you for a good experience on Tuesday.
Look forward to making it here in Zurich...just drive home yesterday.
I hope the cooking teaching picks up again soon.
See you next time. Kim
Summer 2020
Le cours de cuisine avec Anna est un des meilleurs souvenirs de notre voyage en Italie de l'été 2020. Nous avons cuisiné toute l'après-midi dans une bonne ambiance et avec toutes les explications de chaque plat de son histoire par Anna, qui parle très bien français ! Le repas a été pris dans le jardin, avec une superbe vue, et accompagné de la maman d'Anna. C'était un très bon moment de partage que nous avons adoré. Merci encore pour ces instants et pour l'envoi des recettes en français ! Bonne continuation et n'hésitez pas à nous faire signe si vous passez à Paris :) . Claire et Juan José
Summer 2019
Thank you so much for the class and for sending the complete recipe book!
That was a fantastic last night to our trip that we will never forget. We also look forward
to making these recipes for years to come. We will be sure to send you pictures!
Please let us know when you make it to Los Angeles. We would love to have you over
for dinner!
Kevin and family
Spring 2019
Thanks so much for the pictures. We truly had a great time and really appreciate you opening your home. Dinner was fabulous and I’m glad you enjoyed the dessert!
Elaine and friends
Tigullio area's people
An incredible sequence of events makes up the story of the German Jewish Mediterranean School at Villa Palme in Recco:
an extraordinary legacy for today time. This is a story about a man who fighted for his dream of peace and justice against racism and discrimination, which is incredibly topical in these days when religion and race conflicts are disrupting the living together. It is also an extraordinary example of hospitality and brotherhood, just now that millions of refugees are running away from their homeland looking for a better future. Finally, it is an extraordinary example of resilience and hope for the future that should be always pursued even when times become difficult.
In 2009, Maria Pia (Mapy) Abbracchio and Angelo Reggiani, two neuroscientists, moved to Recco, a small coastal town east of Genova. They bought an apartment in a nice and charming building called Villa Palme. They liked the original New Age style of the villa, its colors, the solemnity of the property, the beautiful view over the shining Ligurian Sea. Since the first day the couple felt that there was something special about that building but they could not say what it was. They did not know yet that this was only the beginning of an extraordinary adventure.
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What has Angelina Cella, emigrated from Santo Stefano d'Aveto in Genoa province to New York city in end of the 19th century, has to do with the Radio City Music hall in Rockfeller centre?
This is an incredible story of what happened to Angelina once she settled in New York. She arrived there with her husbund, being still very young and illiterate, after a stressful journey over the ocean and passing through Ellis Island. Her life over there, at first sight, was similar of many others of her compatriots, emigrated in search of better life conditions, pour but hard workers and with enterprising skills.
But, toward the end of her life, after having worked hard to survive and raise her three children with dignity, she was meant to have an involuntary stroke of luck. What seemed a disaster with the forced loss of his grocery store, that she had dedicatedly grown for nearly 40 years, turned into a wonderful monetary opportunity, even bigger than she could have ever imagined . Such an incredible story as to be considered made up . . . but not so much . . .
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