The tour · Longevity Tour – Pasta Class
The tour · Longevity Tour – Pasta Class
Everything made from scratch
I grew up in a family where my grandmothers, my mother, and my aunts made everything from scratch. And they still do today. Making fresh pasta by hand, baking bread, and preparing traditional sweets were all part of our everyday life. To me, there was nothing extraordinary about it.
Every region of Sardinia has its own traditions, techniques, and culinary specialties. The customs of my native Gallura were just a small part of a much richer and more diverse gastronomic heritage.
From village to village
Driven by curiosity and a desire to discover and preserve this ancient knowledge, for over ten years I have travelled from village to village, meeting extraordinary women who opened the doors of their homes to me, shared their knowledge, and welcomed me as one of their own daughters.
My teachers are primarily elderly women, many of them centenarians, who have preserved traditions passed down through generations. Through their hands, their stories, and their teachings, I have rediscovered ancient culinary preparations, some of which have almost disappeared, while gaining a deeper understanding of my people's culture and the essential role women have played in preserving it.
My research into ancient Sardinian pasta traditions continues to this day.
The Blue Zones
In 2012, discovering the concept of the Blue Zones sparked a new curiosity in me about the remarkable longevity of the Sardinian people.
By following the work of researchers and independently exploring the traditional lifestyle of my homeland, I began investigating the connections between food, craftsmanship, family, human relationships, and longevity.
Much more than a cooking class: an authentic journey through the wisdom of Sardinian women, the traditions of our ancestors, and the art of living a long life.
Here you must cook your own lunch before feasting.BBC Travel“The underground pasta school in an abandoned Italian ghost town”
Good to know
Not at all. Everything is done together, step by step, and the experience is for everyone — from children to grandparents.
Yes. Let me know when you write to me and I will adapt the menu.
Battista is a small rural village in the heart of Gallura, just a few kilometers from Olbia. Once you book, I will send you the exact location and directions.
Every day, Monday to Sunday, with three classes daily: morning, afternoon and evening. You can join a small shared group or book a private class.
Complete the form on the Availability & booking page and I will reply personally.
Availability & booking
Every day, Monday to Sunday: morning, afternoon or evening. In a small shared group or as a private class.