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The Monferrato Farm cooking classes

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Cuneo
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 4 guests
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Join us in Monferrato for a unique cooking adventure, exploring hazelnut groves, learning about fungi, and mastering risotto with local mushrooms. Perfect for all culinary enthusiasts.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

We'll explore the 5th kingdom and learn about the interconnectedness of funghi in nature while exploring the hazelnut groves followed by a mushroom cooking class, using locally cultivated mushrooms. Learn techniques for cleaning, preparing and cooking mushrooms. We will make risotto and discuss the rich history of risotto cultivation in Northern Italy and learn a dish that easy to make at home. Recipes can be modified for dietary options and dietary restrictions.

Sample Menu

MAIN
mushroom risotto
We will make a classic risotto and add a variety of sautéed mushrooms. We will get creative and adapt the recipes to suit your taste preferences.
STARTER
stuffed mushrooms with spinach and cream
Using portobello mushrooms we will stuff them with Spinach and cheese and we will adapt these recipes to suit your taste preferences
DESSERT
flourless hazelnut cake
We will taste a locally produced hazelnut cake with an opportunity to purchase cakes from the local baker

What You Get

Lunch
Lunch that we prepare together along with wine and coffee are included
rubber boots and hiking sticks are available if guests would like to explore the hazelnut grove

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

cooking with cultivated, locally grown mushrooms and fresh seasonal vegetables. We can explore the 5 acre hazelnut grove. rubber boots are provided

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

Villafranca Cantarana, Villafranca d'Asti Province of Asti Piedmont, Italy, IT, 14018

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Pickup Details
We can pick you from the local train station which is called Villafranca Cantarana, a 40 minute train from Torino.
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Meeting Point

The Monferrato Farm, Via Roatto, Maretto Provincia di Asti Piemonte, Italy, IT, 14018

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Meet directly at The Monferrato Farm or oranize transport from train station
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in Central European Time.
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Earliest available date: July 17, 2025
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