Culture Kids is a multiple award-winning podcast and nonprofit organization on a mission to make a multicultural mindset the default for the next generation. We take young listeners on exciting adventures to countries, cities, and cultures all around the world—exploring topics such as holidays, cuisine, traditions, and even animals around the world.
We don’t just teach children about differences—we embrace them with curiosity, understanding, and friendship. Along the way, we uncover surprising similarities that connect us all, building bridges across communities and cultures. We proudly partner with cultural organizations, educators, and authors from all corners of the world to bring authentic voices and rich stories to life. As our 6-year-old listener shared, our show "creates love around the world."
So pack your imaginary passports and grab your bags because it’s time to become globe-trotting explorers right where you are!
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Culture Kids is a multiple award-winning podcast and nonprofit organization on a mission to make a multicultural mindset the default for the next generation. We take young listeners on exciting adventures to countries, cities, and cultures all around the world—exploring topics such as holidays, cuisine, traditions, and even animals around the world.
We don’t just teach children about differences—we embrace them with curiosity, understanding, and friendship. Along the way, we uncover surprising similarities that connect us all, building bridges across communities and cultures. We proudly partner with cultural organizations, educators, and authors from all corners of the world to bring authentic voices and rich stories to life. As our 6-year-old listener shared, our show "creates love around the world."
So pack your imaginary passports and grab your bags because it’s time to become globe-trotting explorers right where you are!
Cooking Class Time! Let's Make Pesto in the Hills of Cinque Terre
Culture Kids
17 minutes
5 days ago
Cooking Class Time! Let's Make Pesto in the Hills of Cinque Terre
Join hosts Asher and Kristen as they board the Culture Train and return to Riomaggiore in Cinque Terre, Italy! After visiting the colorful cliffside villages, today they head uphill to learn the true art of Ligurian pesto from Ms Barbara—right in her fragrant basil garden with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. From basil grown in nearby Pra’ to marble pestles and pine nuts, discover the traditions and flavors that make pesto à la Genovese so special.
Fasten your imaginary aprons—we’re making pesto the Ligurian way: buzzing basil gardens, marble mortars, and salt-sprinkled sea breezes.
Discover ingredient secrets: sweet Pra’-grown basil, two-year-aged Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh Italian pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and sea salt.
Learn why using a cold marble mortar matters
Cultural connections: hear how veggies, herbs, and cooking pass through generations, from Ms Barbara’s grandmother to our family kitchens.
👩🍳 Meet Ms Barbara
A passionate Ligurian cook and educator who learned pesto-making from her grandmother as a child. She now welcomes guests into her hillside Cinque Terre home to share the art of authentic Genovese pesto—a beautiful blend of herbs, history, and Mediterranean flavor.
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https://stayinriomaggiore.com/
Culture Kids
Culture Kids is a multiple award-winning podcast and nonprofit organization on a mission to make a multicultural mindset the default for the next generation. We take young listeners on exciting adventures to countries, cities, and cultures all around the world—exploring topics such as holidays, cuisine, traditions, and even animals around the world.
We don’t just teach children about differences—we embrace them with curiosity, understanding, and friendship. Along the way, we uncover surprising similarities that connect us all, building bridges across communities and cultures. We proudly partner with cultural organizations, educators, and authors from all corners of the world to bring authentic voices and rich stories to life. As our 6-year-old listener shared, our show "creates love around the world."
So pack your imaginary passports and grab your bags because it’s time to become globe-trotting explorers right where you are!
