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£120.00
Traditional Italian - Cucina Povera
Cucina povera is the food of the poor in Italy, dictated by the limited number of ingredients available to them – either what they grew or what little they could afford to buy. Because of this they learnt to value what they had, cook dishes lovingly to make them taste better and really use all their imagination to make dishes go as far as they could.
Nothing was ever wasted in the cucina povera and this tradition, as well as the way of eating, is still maintained in Italy today. The sheer simplicity and tastiness of these humble dishes never ceases to amaze me and they give such a great insight into the resourcefulness of the once-poor people of Italy. In recent years, this type of cooking has become very fashionable and can be seen in some of the best restaurants, often commanding high prices. For these dishes to be cooked at home as well as eaten in top restaurants is a sign that the poor of years ago actually ate very well!
Join us to learn more about the Cucina Povera & maybe pick up some Italian phrases to use on your next holiday!
The class will be a mix of demos & hands on cooking.
During the class you will learn to make;
Proper classic Risotto alla Milanese.
The perfect Carbonara.
Osso buco.
Gnudi.
Puttanesca sauce.
Tiramisu, the right way.
Please inform us of any dietary requirements at time of booking
All class prices are inclusive of VAT at 20%
