Buon Appetite!!

Rolling Pici

The wise words of Jacqueline Cassard; “Tonight I became a woman.” I was able to experience an authentic Italian cooking class. Our instructor Lella, did not speak an ounce of English which was interesting and confusing at times. She owns her own culinary school called, Scuola di Cucina Cookery School. Lucky for us she had a translator to help us understand her expert tips and tricks for Italian cooking. On the menu for the evening was pici a all’glione, gnocci and tiramisu. We made the pasta and sauces from scratch. The 4 hour class quickly taught me how much goes into preparing a truly authentic home cooked meal. By the end of the class I was almost too tired to eat….haha yeah right! Once I smelled the succulent aroma from the garlic, basil, and oil the anticipation was killing me! Each dish was better than the first, and I am not usually a fan of tiramisu but I have to say this one passed the taste test with flying colors. I walked away with not only an overly stuffed stomach but a mind full of knowledge about kneading dough, rolling pici, and the skillful technique it takes to master the art of pasta!

Gnocci