Sono Marcella

Sono Marcella

The School
SONO MARCELLA, Christine Hickman , a  teacher, caterer, and personal chef…
I invite you to join me for a hands-on cooking lesson in my beautiful newly reconstructed home in central Perugia.  Located in Umbria, the “Green Heart of Italy”, the medieval hill town of Perugia is a thriving cultural and language center, and the chocolate capital of Italy.  I have worked and studied in both the United States and Italy for many years and draw on my knowledge of both languages and cultures to make my classes a unique and enjoyable experience.  Although I speak Italian as well as English, most classes are offered in English only.

Menus always focus on the freshest seasonal ingredients as well as Umbrian specialties such as truffles, Pecorino cheese, and Torta al Testo, traditional pasta dishes, specialty desserts and the finest local wines.  Technique focusing on specific subjects (hand-made pastas, gnocchi, desserts, sauces, porcini and truffles for example) is also available on request.  My classes are personally designed for you, with your imput welcomed.   

SAMPLE MENU

Fennel Roasted Olives
Shrimp with Mint Sauce
Regional Breads
Lemon Fettuccine with Arugula
Veal Scallopini with Basil & Balsamic Vinegar
Walnut & Pecorino Salad with Mixed Wild Greens
Poached Pears with Gorgonzola Mousse





Sono Marcella

The Classes

Classes normally begin at 10AM and last approximately 6 hours, during which time you cook with me, and enjoy the wonderful meal you have helped prepare accompanied by distinctive local wines, water and coffee.

Classes are available mid-May through mid-October, Monday through Saturday. Market visits beginning at 9AM may be arranged any class day.

The minimum number of persons required is 2, and the maximum is 6. And if your group is larger than 6, I can arrange to come to your villa.  Private lessons are also available.  


To Contact


Visit my site here http://www.sonomarcella.com
or email me at: christine@sonomarcella.com