Week-End Offer in Bologna

 (Only for the Members of the Association)

  • 2 nights in a selected B&B or hotel 
  • 2 Events (lunch or dinner at different Cesarine’s)
  • 1 cooking lesson (with tasting)
  • 1 gastronomic shopping tour in the centre of Bologna (with a personal shopper)
  • 1 one-year subscription to Home Food

                                                          Contact the Association for further information and reservations (see: Contacts)

Guest Books

On this page we present some messages of appreciation that have been written in the Visitors Books of our Cesarine.  

Guest Book

Laura
Deep romanity
Sunday 08 November 2009 - 00:00

My experience at the Home Food dinner was extraordinary! The hosts were magnificent and charming, the food that they prepared was exceptional and their home was delightful.

Diane
The pumpkin cappellacci in the summer home of the Countess
Sunday 11 October 2009 - 00:00

Gianpaolo and Daniela were absolutely charming. The food was fantastic and the setting - well, I felt as though I stepped onto a movie set. They were most generous with their time and talents. Thank you again. We will definitely recommend Home Food and particularly Gianpaolo whenever we have the opportunity to do so.

Tom
Bread and oil in the heart of Chianti
Sunday 11 October 2009 - 00:00

Everything was wonderful. I loved the pasta with black cabbage. The meat dish was tender and delicious. I will do it again my next trip to Italy. Mille grazie, Tom.

Phyllis and Thom
Bread and oil in the heart of Chianti
Friday 29 May 2009 - 00:00

Dear Antonella, Stefano and Giada,
We would like to thank you for the wonderful welcome you showed us on our Tuscan visit. We have told our friends and they were delighted to learn of our splendid and delicious visit.
You are welcome to visit us at our home.
Sincerely yours!

Linda, Fred, Sue, Lillian, Laurie, Jim
Bread and oil in the heart of Chianti
Sunday 05 October 2008 - 00:00

Antonella: I want to express our sincere gratitude to you and your family for hosting such a wonderful luncheon for me and my family. The food was excellent, the accomodations were fabulous and you were extremely gratious to all of us. We could not have had a better time here in Tuscana. Thank your husband and your daughter, Giada for us. We hope to hear from you.

Thomas (Food Glorious Food)
Nowhere else, in Italy, another successful mix between the Roman cuisine and the Jewish one exists
Saturday 27 September 2008 - 00:00

The second act of your gourmet Italian culinary dinner was as memorable as the first from last year. We will look forward to many more in the future. Brava/Bravo!

Lyne
Nowhere else, in Italy, another successful mix between the Roman cuisine and the Jewish one exists
Saturday 27 September 2008 - 00:00

Flavia and Antonio, it was a pleasure to meet you and to experience your gracious hospitality. The company and your food were a high point of our visit to Rome. Many thanks!

Sandrine
When cultural blends turn into culinary tradition
Sunday 13 July 2008 - 00:00

C'est un grand plaisir de partager ce délicieux repas en si bonne compagnie. De tout coeur, merci!

Jim, Sammy, Bryan, Tiffany
When cultural blends turn into culinary tradition
Thursday 10 April 2008 - 00:00

Flavia,
thank you for the fantastic meal! Most of all thank you and Antonio for a fun evening and getting to know you.
Hope you come to the U.S. to see us!
Best regards

James/Jim
When cultural blends turn into culinary tradition
Thursday 10 April 2008 - 00:00

Flavia e Antonio, grazie tantissimo. Mi ha fatto molto piacere di conoscervi. Siete molto gentili e spero di ritornare presto!

Elizabeth
When cultural blends turn into culinary tradition
Thursday 10 April 2008 - 00:00

Thank you for your inspiration, Flavia, and for such a civilized evening with beautiful food and wines. You've given me the impetus to try out some new recipes. And thank you too, Antonio, for the conservation and cultural information.

Mareike, Marianne, Bettina, Almuth
When cultural blends turn into culinary tradition
Friday 14 March 2008 - 00:00

We were looking forward to this evening, and it was more than wonderful!! We enjoyed the delicious dinner, which was way better than a normal restaurant, especially because of the nice atmosphere of your beautiful home and the interesting conversations. We would love to come again and we're going to tell everyone in Germany about it! Thanks so much!

Ornella
The shelter of the soul
Monday 28 January 2008 - 00:00

C'era una volta Marina, una mamma rimasta vedova quando l'unica figlia, Valentina, aveva solo 14 anni. Valentina si è appena sposata con Fabio ed ora trasloca in una casa più grande a Milano. Vive lontana dalla sua mamma, ma le due si adorano e infatti Marina viene da Massa, dove vive e lavora, ad aiutare I due sposi a
traslocare.
Come potrebbe Valentina dimostrare, ancora una volta, alla sua mamma quanto lei e il marito le vogliono bene e apprezzano la sua disponibilità, il suo affetto e il suo aiuto pratico nei momenti di bisogno?
Dove invitare questa fantastica mamma a cena dopo una faticosa giornata di scatoloni...?
Ma dalle Cesarine!!!!
Ed eccoli varcare, un poco timorosi, la soglia della nostra casa.
Naturalmente, accolti da una vera moltitudine come accade da noi, il sorriso sorge spontaneo, la cena è pronta, tutti a tavola!
Scopro così che il marito era direttore dell'orto botanico e mi guadagno vari consigli per l'orto aromatico della mia casa in campagna.
Inoltre Marina è una cuoca provetta!!!! Ci scambiamo qualche segreto ben volentieri.
Valentina e Fabio sono raggianti nel vedere l'entusiasmo della mamma e quanto la loro iniziativa sia stata da lei apprezzata, al punto che Marina potrebbe anche pensare di contattarvi per diventare, magari, Cesarina..!!
A mezzanotte...(!!!) a malincuore ci salutiamo. Marina è categorica nel volermi lasciare il suo numero di cellulare: se vado a Massa la devo
assolutamente contattare. Ricambio.
Abbiamo contribuito ad una bella favola, in un mondo in cui ce n'è tanto bisogno, siamo stati partecipi di un momento di vera allegria e
soddisfazione: ce ne andiamo a nanna un poco più ricchi dentro...

Sheby and Seth
A smile and a caress with tastes, perfumes and colours
Friday 19 October 2007 - 00:00

Luisa, thank you for an amazing meal. Everything was beautiful and the food was wonderful! We have loved our time in Italy and visiting with you has been a highlight! Grazie!

Deborah
When cultural blends turn into culinary tradition
Friday 28 September 2007 - 00:00

Flavia, just wanted to thank you (Grazie!) for the beautiful dinner in your home! It is a highlight of our trip. You are so gracious to have us here to share your recipes and heritage. I'm learning so much! I will speak of this often to friends and family. Hope to keep in touch. Let me know if you ever plan a trip to Florida. Again, Grazie!

Sue and Dino
The shelter of the soul
Friday 28 September 2007 - 00:00

This was a wonderful evening with a wonderful family! The food exceptional, and the company the best. Many thanks.

Marilyn and John
The shelter of the soul
Friday 28 September 2007 - 00:00

We have had an excellent evening with your lovely family. You have a wonderful and very nice home and it was a beautiful experience to be with all of you. Your onions were magnificent - a very wonderful meal.
Thank you very much for sharing your home and family with us. Thank you.

Susan
When cultural blends turn into culinary tradition
Wednesday 26 September 2007 - 00:00

Grazie mille per la cena buonissima.

Deborah
When cultural blends turn into culinary tradition
Wednesday 26 September 2007 - 00:00

Flavia, thank you so very much for opening your lovely home, special recipes, sharing great conversation and Italian influence. The food and wine was excellent! Grazie! Thank you!

Alyce and Daniel
An indulgence of sweet plains
Saturday 15 September 2007 - 00:00

The dinner was the highlight of our visit to Italy! Gina is the queen of the "cucina"! The dinner was the best in Italy! A family event... Great food - conversation - laughter - music - warm feelings...