Como with Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
Family-friendly things to do on Lake Como — the Brunate funicular, boat rides, parks, gelato and a kid-friendly cooking class.
Romantic Things to Do in Como for Couples
The most romantic experiences on Lake Como — sunset at Brunate, a boat ride, dinner, and a cooking class for two.
A Day in Bellagio from Como (Lake Como)
How to get to Bellagio by boat, the lanes, the villa gardens, where to eat, and how to round off the day back in Como.
Best Aperitivo in Como: The Italian Sunset Ritual
What aperitivo is, when to go, what to order and how to do it like an Italian, by Lake Como.
What to Eat in Como (Lake Como): Local Dishes to Try
Fresh pasta, lake-fish risotto, pizzoccheri, polenta and tiramisù — the local specialities to taste in Como, and the one you can learn to make.
Rainy Day in Como: Best Indoor Things to Do
Raining on Lake Como? The best indoor things to do — a hands-on cooking class, museums, historic cafés, wine tasting and more.
A Weekend in Como (Lake Como): 2-Day Itinerary
A simple, food-friendly 2-day itinerary: the lake, Brunate, villages by boat, a cooking class and aperitivo.
Things to Do in Como (Lake Como): A Food Lover’s Day
A perfect food-lover’s day in Como: morning market, lakefront walk, Brunate funicular, aperitivo — and a small-group cooking class in the middle.
Tiramisu in a Glass: Layers, Coffee, and the Day-Before Rule
How we build tiramisu in small glasses: clean layers, controlled piping, and why resting overnight changes everything.
Fresh Pasta Dough: The Play-Doh Test (and Why Weather Matters)
Egg size and humidity change your dough. Add flour slowly, fold and press, and aim for a soft, workable texture.
Ravioli That Don’t Burst: Folding, Sealing, and the “Pinkies” Trick
If you fold wrong or seal badly, ravioli break and cooking time changes. Here’s the technique we teach in class.
Cocoa Pasta: A Northern Italian Twist (Colour, Aroma, and Control)
A bitter cocoa dough that stays savoury. The key is balance: aroma, hydration, and the right thickness for tagliatelle.
Rolling Pasta by Hand vs Machine: Thickness, Gluten, and Timing
Hand-rolling needs a softer dough. Machine-rolling can handle firmer mixes. Thickness changes everything at cooking time.
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