Shannon – Ireland
Aug 2026
5.0
Helena and Jiacomo hosted us at their beautiful countryside home in the hills for a private pasta-making class. Helena picked us up and gave us a fascinating history of the area along the way. We arrived to a wonderful spread of fresh olives, bread, pesto, sundried tomatoes, cheese and wine. We learned to make pasta dough from scratch, with detailed tips on ingredients and technique, then made different shapes using the pasta machine as well as hand-crafted bowties and mezzaluna. While the dough rested, Jiacomo showed us around the property, including the olive trees and their charming chickens. Before we knew it, we were sitting down enjoying the delicious pasta we had made ourselves. A truly memorable and authentic experience! We got great conversations and tops from the locals themselves. We visited lucca that very evening and enjoyed one of their recommendations. Great couple and great experience. Highly recommend











