Based just outside of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, we inspire, educate and delight home cooks and foodies with authentic Italian recipes, the finest quality and freshest local ingredients, and cooking secrets passed on through generations of nonnas.
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They are currently selling bulk flour, yeast, and olive oil. Prices are fair and buying is straightforward. Hoping they'll continue selling such products in the future too.
icetink .
6/03/2020
They are currently selling bulk flour, yeast, and olive oil. Prices are fair and buying is straightforward. Hoping they'll continue selling such products in the future too.
icetink
6/03/2020
They are currently selling bulk flour, yeast, and olive oil. Prices are fair and buying is straightforward. Hoping they'll continue selling such products in the future too.
A Google User
6/03/2020
I did this class years ago but have never forgotten the lessons I’ve learned from Natalina! She was so accommodating and helpful. Offered me and my friend tips that we still use to this very day! We use her recipes...Read MoreI did this class years ago but have never forgotten the lessons I’ve learned from Natalina! She was so accommodating and helpful. Offered me and my friend tips that we still use to this very day! We use her recipes often and reminisce about all the fun times we had in her classes! Highly recommendedread less
A Google User
3/31/2020
I did this class years ago but have never forgotten the lessons I’ve learned from Natalina! She was so accommodating and helpful. Offered me and my friend tips that we still use to this very day! We use her recipes...Read MoreI did this class years ago but have never forgotten the lessons I’ve learned from Natalina! She was so accommodating and helpful. Offered me and my friend tips that we still use to this very day! We use her recipes often and reminisce about all the fun times we had in her classes! Highly recommendedread less
Sabina Bashir
3/31/2020
Doing a cooking class at Natalina's is so much fun! I learned a lot and the food that we made was absolutely delicious. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend it to those who are...Read MoreDoing a cooking class at Natalina's is so much fun! I learned a lot and the food that we made was absolutely delicious. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend it to those who are seasoned experimenters in the kitchen as well as those who are just beginning.read less
Cathie Moynihan
11/24/2019
Doing a cooking class at Natalina's is so much fun! I learned a lot and the food that we made was absolutely delicious. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend it to those who are...Read MoreDoing a cooking class at Natalina's is so much fun! I learned a lot and the food that we made was absolutely delicious. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend it to those who are seasoned experimenters in the kitchen as well as those who are just beginning.read less
A Google User
11/24/2019
We had a great and informative night with Natalina. She helped us create an amazing menu of gluten free greats. Can't wait to join her for another class.
Angela Inglis
11/15/2019
Natalina's kitchen experience was excellent! She walked us through how to make two kinds of pasta and two sauces to go with them. Everyone got a chance to get their hands dirty and try a new cooking technique or two....Read MoreNatalina's kitchen experience was excellent! She walked us through how to make two kinds of pasta and two sauces to go with them. Everyone got a chance to get their hands dirty and try a new cooking technique or two. We really enjoyed spending time and learning more about authentic Italian food, ingredients and more about Natalina's traditional approach to sharing her family's culture with us. This was a fun evening.read less
Ashley Honsberger
11/03/2019
Natalina's kitchen experience was excellent! She walked us through how to make two kinds of pasta and two sauces to go with them. Everyone got a chance to get their hands dirty and try a new cooking technique or two....Read MoreNatalina's kitchen experience was excellent! She walked us through how to make two kinds of pasta and two sauces to go with them. Everyone got a chance to get their hands dirty and try a new cooking technique or two. We really enjoyed spending time and learning more about authentic Italian food, ingredients and more about Natalina's traditional approach to sharing her family's culture with us. This was a fun evening.read less
A Google User
11/03/2019
Natalina has a wealth of knowledge in Italian cuisine. Her wood fired pizza two ways "upped my game". Class was well organized and fun! Thank you!
Vikki Dupuis
9/23/2019
We had an absolutely lovely day with Natalina and the rest of the class. Simple recipes and delicious, authentic Italian home cooking. It was such a perfect way to spend our anniversary!
renata chambers
9/18/2019
Natalina is a real delight and she goes above and beyond to make sure her travelers are taken care of. The experience is one I will never forget. The food and wine, the destinations, the cooking classes were second...Read MoreNatalina is a real delight and she goes above and beyond to make sure her travelers are taken care of. The experience is one I will never forget. The food and wine, the destinations, the cooking classes were second to none and I would highly recommend this excursion to all of my friends. There were a couple of glitches during the trip but Natalina found a solution and dealt with them which of course a professional would do. If you are looking to see a really beautiful part of Italy and you enjoy food and wine this is a opportunity you should not miss.read less
Anne Marie Cummings
6/01/2019
Natalina offers a wonderful, unique experience in a cooking school and I thoroughly enjoyed the full day, from shopping at the market to eating the delicious meal we prepared. Natalina knows how to make cooking interesting and fun and...Read MoreNatalina offers a wonderful, unique experience in a cooking school and I thoroughly enjoyed the full day, from shopping at the market to eating the delicious meal we prepared. Natalina knows how to make cooking interesting and fun and how to make everyone feel at home in her kitchen. I would not hesitate to recommend this experience to anyone.read less
Betty Llewellyn
4/09/2019
No better way to spend a Saturday Evening!
My boyfriend and I attended Natalina's 'Taste of Calabria' class this past weekend. We enjoyed how Natalina tended to all levels of cook. I consider myself an intermediate cook while my boyfriend is...Read MoreNo better way to spend a Saturday Evening!
My boyfriend and I attended Natalina's 'Taste of Calabria' class this past weekend. We enjoyed how Natalina tended to all levels of cook. I consider myself an intermediate cook while my boyfriend is a little more inexperienced in the kitchen, and we both had an amazing time! The classes are perfectly sized - enough people to make for a diverse and interesting group to talk to, but not too packed. Natalina also shared her knowledge about all the ingredients we were using. We know how to look for authentic olive oil and balsamic vinegar now thanks to her! Thank you 🙂read less
Amy Hosking
3/11/2019
Had the pleasure of attending my first class in Natalina's Kitchen last weekend. We made three different breads that were amazing! We stopped for a delicious lunch break and ended our day with bread sampling and espresso! ...Read MoreHad the pleasure of attending my first class in Natalina's Kitchen last weekend. We made three different breads that were amazing! We stopped for a delicious lunch break and ended our day with bread sampling and espresso! It was the type of relaxed atmosphere where you did not want to leave! Thank you Nat, I hope to be attending future classes again soon, and I love your cookbook, already made the apple cake!read less
Dorothy Smith
1/24/2019
The Online Course is easy to follow and has a tasty and diverse menu. I recently attended the bread making class and it was fun, informative, and the finished products were great! Highly recommend both learning methods for...Read MoreThe Online Course is easy to follow and has a tasty and diverse menu. I recently attended the bread making class and it was fun, informative, and the finished products were great! Highly recommend both learning methods for anyone who enjoys to cook, learn, and eat!read less
Alison Fraser
1/23/2019
This was my first class with Natalina and the experience was excellent. She took the time to talk about why we should be doing more home cooking and making it a fun time. The instructions were clear and easy to...Read MoreThis was my first class with Natalina and the experience was excellent. She took the time to talk about why we should be doing more home cooking and making it a fun time. The instructions were clear and easy to follow and explained in great detail the types of ingredients that we should be using to make authentic Italian dishes. I am looking forward to spending time in the kitchen with my family as we make our own fresh food.read less
Terry Griffin
1/15/2019
I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed Natalina's Online Cooking courses. So user friendly. You have your ingredients list to prep for and the videos with excellent tips to follow along to, print out the recipe and...Read MoreI can't tell you how much I've enjoyed Natalina's Online Cooking courses. So user friendly. You have your ingredients list to prep for and the videos with excellent tips to follow along to, print out the recipe and follow along. You can watch the video over and over to help you gain the confidence to create some wonderful meals. Such a great compliment to the cookbook. I have mastered the gnocchi's, a family favourite, the pizza and next will be pasta. To be able to duplicate family favourites in my own home with Natalina's Kitchen help is amazing. Can't recommend the online classes enough. This was a gift to me from my son, and its one of the best gifts I've received. My two sons were so pleased that they've asked to make them with me next time. I can't thank you enough for creating this wonderful opportunity to learn at home.read less
Kathy Hulsman
12/19/2018
The online classes are easy to follow, and provide lots of detail and helpful tips! I like being able to complete courses at my own pace and go back to review recipes when I need to. Would highly recommend!
Alison Fraser
12/10/2018
My friends and I (10 of us) thoroughly enjoyed a Saturday evening cooking class and meal, Calabria style with Natalina at the helm.. We prepared and made our own crusty bread, pasta, meat sauce and delicious dessert. Everyone had...Read MoreMy friends and I (10 of us) thoroughly enjoyed a Saturday evening cooking class and meal, Calabria style with Natalina at the helm.. We prepared and made our own crusty bread, pasta, meat sauce and delicious dessert. Everyone had lots of opportunities to participate in meal prepping, cooking and learning. The meal was absolutely delicious and filling with lots of fun and laughter! It was a great experience and we would do it again for sure!!! Thank you Natalina - Well done , Cheers, Debbieread less
Debbie Leone
12/10/2018
Attended taste of Puglia with hubby and pals. Fun group. Hands on. Good conversation. Great way to learn and experience food of a region of Bella italia 👍
T and G Clark
11/12/2018
Taking the "Taste of Calabria" tour with host Natalina and guide Silvia proved to be one of my best travel decisions. With 13 other guests, we explored this part of southern Italy together, and by the end of the trip...Read MoreTaking the "Taste of Calabria" tour with host Natalina and guide Silvia proved to be one of my best travel decisions. With 13 other guests, we explored this part of southern Italy together, and by the end of the trip I felt I had gained 13 new friends. As a single traveller, the supplemental cost was remarkably reasonable, and yet I still enjoyed the exceptional quality of accommodation and service as those travelling together. We spent 3 nights at 3 different hotels (Tropea, Reggio Calabria, and Crotone), all of which were clean, extremely comfortable, and well located. No packing and unpacking everyday for us!
Our host Natalina planned an exciting and full agenda, always taking into consideration the wishes and needs of her guests. She speaks Italian fluently and has visited the area many times, so was able to share with us her knowledge and love of the food, the wines, the people and the culture. Our local guide Silvia was also a gem! She is extremely well versed in regional history, geography, etc but also provided us with insight into today's Calabria and its people. I have fond memories of her leading us through exercises on the beach in Cortone.....such a good experience! No questions asked of her went unanswered....in a very thoughtful manner. Both ladies were lots of fun and both made a point of engaging with each and every one of us throughout our busy days. Luciano, our humorous and very skilled bus driver, travelled with us everywhere, adding to our wonderful experience.
The focus of the trip was fine food, and there was lots of this! We tasted regional delicacies like nduja, pecorino and caciocavallo cheeses, olive oils, stock fish, ( not my favourite), many cured meats, and many other anti pasta delights, just to name a few. We visited family owned and operated farms, olive groves, and vineyards, and were overwhelmed by the hospitality and pride of the owners. We were shown how to make soap from olive oil, how to prepare bread and cook it in a wood burning stove, and how to make lasagna that included hard boiled eggs...believe it or not. Delicious! We even collected chestnuts one day!
But not every activity related to food. We drove through lovely countryside which included highlands and beaches. We visited art and architecture museums. One of my most memorable stops was Scilla, a beautiful cliff side town. We ate lunch in a restaurant perched over the sea, and then climbed up to the top of the cliff to visit the remains of an ancient fortress. The view was spectacular!
I would highly recommend this tour and look forward to travelling with Natalina and Silvia again.read less
Valerie Anderson
11/11/2018
Fantastic Experience
What a great trip to Calabria that far exceeded our already very high expectations. We were treated to an expertly planned introduction to the history, beauty and culinary delights of this lesser travelled region of Italy under the...Read MoreFantastic Experience
What a great trip to Calabria that far exceeded our already very high expectations. We were treated to an expertly planned introduction to the history, beauty and culinary delights of this lesser travelled region of Italy under the guidance of our hostess, Natalina, and very knowledgeable and fun loving local guide, Silvia.
Thanks to the small group size of fourteen, we soon bonded with our fellow like minded travellers on our daily excursions Visits to local farms, vineyards and food producers, many of which were small scale but high in quality and flavour plus many opportunities to experience cooking demonstrations and some hands on preparation mixed so well with visits to hill towns, castles and museums. The trip was well organized and active, hotel accomodations first class and our food experiences beyond words. Local ingredients of every kind along with local wines were emphasized at all of the fabulous meals we enjoyed family style at the selected restaurants, some of which were owned by relatives of Natalina where we were served meals that were above and beyond incredible.
We were looking for an experience and we got it in spades so we are anxiously looking forward to our next trip with Natalina.read less
Bruce Chambers
11/05/2018
We went on the wonderful Taste of Calabria Tour, Natalina Bombino Campagnolo is a wonderful facilitator and planned an excellent, informative, and very tasty experience. She helped make our group a family as she introduced us to the...Read MoreWe went on the wonderful Taste of Calabria Tour, Natalina Bombino Campagnolo is a wonderful facilitator and planned an excellent, informative, and very tasty experience. She helped make our group a family as she introduced us to the flavours of her ancestral homeland. Natalina's selection of Silvia as our knowledgeable, flexible tour guide highlights Natalina's understanding that good food and good company go hand in hand! Thanks for a great experience! Sharyn O'Leary Sweeney and Jack Sweeneyread less
Sharyn O'Leary Sweeney
11/02/2018
Our Taste of Calabria Trip
My husband and I went on a culinary tour through the Calabria region of Italy with Natalina! We ate delicious foods (and helped cook them), enjoyed award winning wines (and visited the wineries that made them),...Read MoreOur Taste of Calabria Trip
My husband and I went on a culinary tour through the Calabria region of Italy with Natalina! We ate delicious foods (and helped cook them), enjoyed award winning wines (and visited the wineries that made them), saw mozzarella cheese being made (and helped make it), and visited award winning olive oil producing groves (and saw the process from start to finish)!
We ate, drank, danced, laughed, and climbed our way through Calabria to the highest villages (San Giorgio). We met amazing people along the way in our group (our new Canadian friends) and also the good people of the region, that we will never forget!
We would like to thank Natalina Catalina Bombino, the trip planner and Sylvia, our guide. It was because of their careful planning, paying attention to every detail, and great knowledge of the area that made this the great trip it was! And they also made it fun! And I can’t end this without a word about our dear funny Luchiano, our driver! What a great guy! He looked out for us as he took us off the beaten path! Luchiano told us that people cry three times when they visit Calabria, first when they get there and see the beauty, second when they have to leave, and third when they get home and get on their scale! And he was right!read less
Kathy Arentz
11/01/2018
I attended my first cooking class at Natalina's Kitchen and had a fantastic time! Cooking classes are kept small which allows for a lot of hands on learning. l felt at ease in the class with little to no previous...Read MoreI attended my first cooking class at Natalina's Kitchen and had a fantastic time! Cooking classes are kept small which allows for a lot of hands on learning. l felt at ease in the class with little to no previous cooking experience. Natalina did a fantastic job at answering everyone's questions and even added her own personal experiences and stories. Very much looking forward to my next class. Her classes fill up quickly so book early!read less
Steve Cave
10/04/2018
I attended my first cooking class at Natalina's Kitchen and had a fantastic time! Cooking classes are kept small which allows for a lot of hands on learning. l felt at ease in the class with little to no previous...Read MoreI attended my first cooking class at Natalina's Kitchen and had a fantastic time! Cooking classes are kept small which allows for a lot of hands on learning. l felt at ease in the class with little to no previous cooking experience. Natalina did a fantastic job at answering everyone's questions and even added her own personal experiences and stories. Very much looking forward to my next class. Her classes fill up quickly so book early!read less
A Google User
10/04/2018
Attended the pizza making class with my wife and it exceeded our expectations. Natalina was knowledgeable and very engaging. We learned a lot of great pizza making techniques and can't wait to start making our own. Would highly recommend taking...Read MoreAttended the pizza making class with my wife and it exceeded our expectations. Natalina was knowledgeable and very engaging. We learned a lot of great pizza making techniques and can't wait to start making our own. Would highly recommend taking her class.read less
Mike Wakeford
9/30/2018
Thank you for a most enjoyable Saturday.... so looking forward to your Caneloni class... :)))))))
Gee Gee
9/15/2018
About Natalina
Since September 2011, Natalina’s Kitchen (formerly La Cucina di Natalina Italian Cooking School) has fulfilled the lifelong dream of founder Natalina Bombino Campagnolo to share the vibrant food culture of her Southern Italian heritage.
Natalina’s Kitchen is a natural extension of Natalina’s passion for wholesome, authentic Italian food and culture.
A wife and mother of four, Natalina spends the majority of her time in the kitchen developing recipes and cooking for her family. She embraces and encourages the elements of the “Italian Mamma” (#italianmamma) lifestyle – family, food, passion and love – successfully blending it with the 21st century approach of a hip, multi-tasking, female entrepreneur.