ABOUT THE CLASSS

Fall is a magical time in Sicily: grapes and olives are ready for harvest and hearty vegetables like wild greens, broccoli and squash are in season. Citrus trees (orange, lemon, kumquat, citron, grapefruit) are beginning to bloom and locals are busily preserving veggies and herbs from the garden in preparation for the winter months.

Tonight's class is the Fall edition of our Sicilian cooking series, featuring a delicious sampling of seasonal dishes, using fresh Ontario produce whenever possible. And of course, we'll enjoy some great Sicilian wines that pair perfectly with the meal.

Led by our chef, we'll prepare a multi course meal together before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of our labour!

ABOUT SICILY

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, and thanks to its complex history boasts one of the richest and most diverse cuisines in all of the region.

Originally settled by the Greeks in the BC era, Sicily was under Arab rule from the ninth to eleventh centuries, and over the years since has taken many culinary influences from the Normans, Spanish, North Africans, and the island's own substantial Jewish population.

The resulting fusion of spices, fresh produce and seafood, cooking techniques like "agrodolce" - and some of the best street foods in Italy - make Sicilian cooking truly unique!

TONIGHT'S MENU

Focaccia con olive nere - Semolina focaccia with olives and herbs

Busiati con salsiccia e sparacelli - Rustic semolina pasta with fennel sausage, broccolo romanesco and almond, finished with shaved ricotta salata

Spitini siciliani - Veal (or chicken) involtini with caciocavallo, prosciutto and herbs

Zucca in agrodolce - Grilled sweet and sour squash

Verdura di Campo - Mix of bitter greens with pine nuts and raisins

Cuddureddi - Sicilian donuts with crema di limone

BEVERAGES

A selection of wines, beers and soft drinks will be available for purchase at the event. Our wine list can be viewed here: https://cucinato.ca/collections/wines

We also offer corkage, the fee is $15 per bottle.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• No refunds after purchase
• Exchanges (one per ticket) permitted up to 5 days prior to the event.
• Tickets to Cucinato events are transferable - you can give them to someone else if you can’t attend (but please notify Cucinato in advance!)
• We will do our best to accommodate dietary needs – please contact us before booking

Sicilian Harvest Cooking Class | Thurs Oct 30

$150.00