Professional Training

A continuous journey through fermentation, vegetable cheesemaking, baking arts and food design — with masterclasses and collaborations that shaped both technique and vision.

2025

Plant‑based cheeses — STEFANO MOMENTÈ

Techniques and formulations for modern dairy‑free cheeses. altrociboacademy.com

Plant‑based cheeses & charcuterie — DAVIDE MAFFIOLI

From cultured cheeses to fermented cold cuts. corsodicucinavegan.com

Foraging & wild herbs — SASCIA TREVISAN

Field practice on edible wild botanicals and sensory pairing. I’m deeply fond of Sascia’s competence, kitchen genius and generous personality. instagram.com/sascia_trevisan

Food Design — Course & Master with MARIJE VOGELZANG

Conceptual dining methodology: designing eating experiences as artistic narratives. marijevogelzang.nl

2024

Cultured plant‑based cheeses — ESTER SIMONCINI

I’m particularly grateful to Ester: her outstanding preparation and experience gave me the essential foundations to start, understand and produce fermented vegan cheeses. facebook.com/ester.simoncini

Plant‑based cheeses — MARTINO BERIA

Contemporary vegan cheesemaking approaches and flavor architecture. martinoberia.com

Plant‑based cheeses — ANDERSON SANTOS (Cashewbert)

Cultures, aging and rind development. cashewbert.com

Buddhist Japanese vegan cuisine — Kyoto

Temple food principles, balance and seasonality.

Japanese Izakaya cuisine

Neighborhood tavern classics reinterpreted with plant‑based techniques.

2019

Fermentation, lactic fermentation & kimchi — CARLO NESLER

Foundation on vegetable ferments and safe practice. (Viterbo) nesler.it

Fermentation — GIULIA PIERI

Hands‑on exploration of cultured preparations. (Cesena‑FC) giuliapieri.com

2018

Training fuels research. Each course becomes a layer of technique, patience and creative fermentation.