EXPERIENCE 06 · hands-on workshop
Genoese pesto at a working marble mortar table
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Technique is sensory and specific: basil, marble, pestle, texture and oxidation matter
This experience qualifies because it makes the relationship between Pesto Genovese, Genoa, Liguria, and the people maintaining the tradition visible. It is not included as a generic tour or popularity-ranked venue.
Pesto Genovese
hands-on workshop
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