Abruzzo Traditional Pasta Making with 85y old local Grandma

We went to the Abruzzi area of Italy in September, 2022. I was able to find Marino online to help in locating Alvi, Italy. Alvi was the birthplace of my father and grandparents. Since none of us could speak Italian with any ease, Marino was an exceptional travel guide helping us navigate our way around a this language barrier with the citizens in this marvelous little community. We also attended a pasta making class at his home and it was a delight to meet his parents and his 85-year-old grandmother. My thanks to all of them for showing us how to make a delicious dish of pasta! Making pasta dough is harder than I thought it would be. No pasta making machine for us.! All done by hand! What a good experience! I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in seeing the beautiful sights in Abruzzi.

Having deep Abruzzo roots I wanted my friends to have a real traditional pasta making experience. Marino, Alberto, mama Anna and nonna herself gave us exactly that. We had a blast making chitarra pasta The home made Ragu was fabulous as well using all local ingredients Then to all sit down together and enjoy the wonderful taste of fresh pasta, local vino , while chatting and laughing about all that Italian wonderfulness ….. really made it a fantastic day. Grazie your new friend , Mauro

The pasta making class was simply magical. The minute we walked into the kitchen, we knew it was going to be a great afternoon. Marino and family were warm, welcoming and really fun! We made pasta, passagiata around the property with Marino's Dad and then a big family dinner with eth food we just made. Marino manages the outing professionally but also maintains an authentic experience. Highly recommended.