Welcome to Nonna's Kitchen. Please see our classes on offer on this website. These will be on Wednesdays (unless by special request), and will be from 9.30 to 3 pm. The idea is to enjoy finding simple ways to produce an authentic Italian dish, and enjoy it for lunch! Maximum of four people, so come and work in pairs if you wish, or come on your own and meet new people. You can change or add to what I share with you, and make it your own special dish, or just enjoy what you make on the day.

In Yorkshire I am offering to share with you dishes taught by various Nonnas. One, my Italian mother in law, Maria, my Yorkshire mother in law, Marjorie and my lovely Italian neighbour in Tuscany, Anna. There is one other I must add, Marcella a very young nonna in Grosseto. (Here she is in the photo making fresh pasta). We go back to my teaching days in Scarborough. Marcella is a history of art teacher and we met 30 years ago with our student exchanges in Grosseto. I am always amazed at what she does with Italian food. Everything is based on using the local produce. Every time I visit I learn new things! She is my modern day nonna inspiration!

Talking about inspiration ... I must mention La Casa del Prosciutto! This is a magical find in the Tuscan hills outside Florence, and just down the road from where we used to live in The Mugello! But more of that later!

There are many things to discuss while preparing and cooking, so do bring along a glass of wine, as we do not have a licence.

Please look at the enquiry form on the 'contact us' page and let me have your ideas for dates and we can prepare a programme. Or, if you just want an excuse for an Italian lunch, cooked for you, choose 'Nonna's Italian lunch' and just come along or bring friends and enjoy.

For those who want to practise their Italian, please feel free to chat during the class! Any suggestions are most welcome!

Price: Classes are £35 pp including lunch and coffee. (max 4 people) Nonna's Italian Lunch is £25 pp (max 8 people) Dates: From Wednesday 30 June 2021

Numbers while COVID restrictions are in place.