The saga of tomato sauce in augusti s quite an adventure…. Cases and cases of tomato seccagno (wich means dried farmed) are piled in the back side of the kitchen, Giovanna, Luisa and Enza will be doing it while I am filming and cooking on the other side.Delicious and sweet as ever with loads of basil chopped in…. che bontà! I am glad to have this labelled very soon!
Fabrizia Lanza Book Tour Schedule
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Purchase Coming Home to Sicily by visiting Barnes & Noble website www.BN.com
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Boston – Fri. Nov. 2 6:00 p.m.
Cooking Demo & Wine Tasting
Boston University 2012 Programs in Food, Wine & the Arts.
To Register: www.bu.edu/foodandwine
Registration includes a copy of Fabrizia’s book & pairing of Tasca d’Almerita wines.
Sat. Nov. 3
Harvard University
Harvard Italian American Association (HIAA) & Harvard Community Garden club
Details coming soon…
New York – Nov. 4-Nov.12
Sun. 4 November - book signing at Princeton University’s Casa di Cultura Italiana Dorotea House
5pm-7pm- 120 John Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08542
Mon. Nov. 5th. Casa Pomona –dinner and book signing
Contact for reservations.
Reception tapas/antipasti
Charcuteria y Queso
Fig Pintxos
1st Course
Panelle - chickpea fritters
Gazpacho Blanco
Mussels en escebeche
2nd Course
Involtini di Melenzane - Eggplant rolled with pasta
3rd Course
Spezzatino d'Agnello - Lamb Stew with Mint
Spaghetti Squash Piperrada
Setas a la Plancha
4th Course
Cassata - Traditional Sicilian dessert
Tues. 6 November - cooking demonstration at Eataly – register: http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1149069
Class-6:30-8:30pm
MENU
-Panelle – chickpea fritters
-Risotto con Broccoli e Mandorle - Risotto with Green Cauliflower and Almonds
-Spezzatino di Agnello alla Menta - Stewed Lamb with Fresh Mint
-Biancomangiare - Almond Pudding
Wed. 7 November cooking demonstration and book signing at
Chef Central, 240 Route 17 North, Paramus, NJ 07652, (201) 576-0100
www.chefcentral.com
6:30 pm. Free Event. Call for information
Panelle - Chickpea fritters
Pizelle - fried pizzas
Biancomangiare con biscotti regina - almond pudding with Queen's cookies
Fri. 9 November cooking demonstration at De Gustibus at Macys Herald Square
Class 5:30-8pm Call for reservation.
MENU
caponata
fava been soup (traditionally called macco)
lamb cotlettes seasoned with Case Vecchie herbs
saffron stewed potatoes
cassata
Sun. 11 November – 5:30pm – Sicilian Dinner and book signing at La Famiglia Ristorante, NJ
Reservation Only.
Email for information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.lafamiglia.biz
Mon. 12 November lecture at the Casa Italiana Zerilli Merimò,
Sicilian Saints and their Food. An illustrated lecture by Fabrizia Lanza & David Tanis –
http://www.casaitaliananyu.org/
Philadelphia Nov. 13
Tues 13 November – book signing and dinner at Forks restaurant
Call for Information. www.forkrestaurant.com
Chicago Nov. 15-17
- Nov. 16. Terze Piano- Lunch & Book Signing
- Contact for Reservation
Minnesota – Nov. 18-19
November 18 Book signing & wine tasting at Broder’s Cucina Italiana
12pm-2pm
SAN FRAN Nov. 19-24
Details coming soon…
Los Angeles- Nov. 25-30
Mon. November 26 –– visit farmer’s markets
- steve pepe- clos pepe winery
Tues. November 27 & Wed. November 28th - Scripps College - lectures
http://www.scrippscollege.edu/campus/press/index.php
Thurs. November 29th & Fri. November 30th.
Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center- exclusive media cooking class (Thursday) and Table to Farm dinner with book signing (Friday- http://www.mckinleysgrille.com/events/events.asp).
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Boston – Fri. Nov. 2 6:00 p.m.
Cooking Demo & Wine Tasting
Boston University 2012 Programs in Food, Wine & the Arts.
To Register: www.bu.edu/foodandwine
Registration includes a copy of Fabrizia’s book & pairing of Tasca d’Almerita wines.
Sat. Nov. 3
Harvard University
Harvard Italian American Association (HIAA) & Harvard Community Garden club
Details coming soon…
New York – Nov. 4-Nov.12
Sun. 4 November - book signing at Princeton University’s Casa di Cultura Italiana Dorotea House
5pm-7pm- 120 John Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08542
Mon. Nov. 5th. Casa Pomona –dinner and book signing
Contact for reservations.
Reception tapas/antipasti
Charcuteria y Queso
Fig Pintxos
1st Course
Panelle - chickpea fritters
Gazpacho Blanco
Mussels en escebeche
2nd Course
Involtini di Melenzane - Eggplant rolled with pasta
3rd Course
Spezzatino d'Agnello - Lamb Stew with Mint
Spaghetti Squash Piperrada
Setas a la Plancha
4th Course
Cassata - Traditional Sicilian dessert
Tues. 6 November - cooking demonstration at Eataly – register: http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1149069
Class-6:30-8:30pm
MENU
-Panelle – chickpea fritters
-Risotto con Broccoli e Mandorle - Risotto with Green Cauliflower and Almonds
-Spezzatino di Agnello alla Menta - Stewed Lamb with Fresh Mint
-Biancomangiare - Almond Pudding
Wed. 7 November cooking demonstration and book signing at
Chef Central, 240 Route 17 North, Paramus, NJ 07652, (201) 576-0100
www.chefcentral.com
6:30 pm. Free Event. Call for information
Panelle - Chickpea fritters
Pizelle - fried pizzas
Biancomangiare con biscotti regina - almond pudding with Queen's cookies
Fri. 9 November cooking demonstration at De Gustibus at Macys Herald Square
Class 5:30-8pm Call for reservation.
MENU
caponata
fava been soup (traditionally called macco)
lamb cotlettes seasoned with Case Vecchie herbs
saffron stewed potatoes
cassata
Sun. 11 November – 5:30pm – Sicilian Dinner and book signing at La Famiglia Ristorante, NJ
Reservation Only.
Email for information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.lafamiglia.biz
Mon. 12 November lecture at the Casa Italiana Zerilli Merimò,
Sicilian Saints and their Food. An illustrated lecture by Fabrizia Lanza & David Tanis –
http://www.casaitaliananyu.org/
Philadelphia Nov. 13
Tues 13 November – book signing and dinner at Forks restaurant
Call for Information. www.forkrestaurant.com
Chicago Nov. 15-17
- Nov. 16. Terze Piano- Lunch & Book Signing
- Contact for Reservation
Minnesota – Nov. 18-19
November 18 Book signing & wine tasting at Broder’s Cucina Italiana
12pm-2pm
SAN FRAN Nov. 19-24
Details coming soon…
Los Angeles- Nov. 25-30
Mon. November 26 –– visit farmer’s markets
- steve pepe- clos pepe winery
Tues. November 27 & Wed. November 28th - Scripps College - lectures
http://www.scrippscollege.edu/campus/press/index.php
Thurs. November 29th & Fri. November 30th.
Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center- exclusive media cooking class (Thursday) and Table to Farm dinner with book signing (Friday- http://www.mckinleysgrille.com/events/events.asp).
Events 2011
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Oct 27 -
Dinner at Romans restaurant
Brooklyn, NY
Oct 28 -
Lunch at Mario Batali’s restaurant LUPA, NYC
Oct 30 -
Dinner at Sportello
Boston, MA
Oct 31 -
Lecture at Boston University
Boston, MA
Nov 1 -
Book signing at STIR
Boston, MA
Nov 2 -
Olive oil tasting at Formaggio Kitchen
Cambridge, MA
Nov 5 -
The Pasta Shop on Fourth Street
Berkeley, CA
Nov 7 -
6PM book signing at Omnivore Books
San Francisco, CA
Nov 8 -
7PM olive oil tasting at 18 Reasons
San Francisco, CA
Nov 9 -
Dinner at Scribe Winery
Sonoma, CA
Dinner at Romans restaurant
Brooklyn, NY
Oct 28 -
Lunch at Mario Batali’s restaurant LUPA, NYC
Oct 30 -
Dinner at Sportello
Boston, MA
Oct 31 -
Lecture at Boston University
Boston, MA
Nov 1 -
Book signing at STIR
Boston, MA
Nov 2 -
Olive oil tasting at Formaggio Kitchen
Cambridge, MA
Nov 5 -
The Pasta Shop on Fourth Street
Berkeley, CA
Nov 7 -
6PM book signing at Omnivore Books
San Francisco, CA
Nov 8 -
7PM olive oil tasting at 18 Reasons
San Francisco, CA
Nov 9 -
Dinner at Scribe Winery
Sonoma, CA
Fabrizia at Chez Panisse
Published in BlogFrom August 20th-31st Fabrizia will be in San Francisco in order to prepare one of the forty dinners organized by Alice Waters in honor of the 40th anniversary of Chez Panisse.
Savoring Sicily
Published in BlogI am currently taking reservations for a very special event at Case Vecchie, "Savoring Sicily: A Writing and Cooking Course," that I am hosting with my good friend Laura Fraser. Laura, who is the best-selling author of "An Italian Affair", will lead daily workshops in writing about food, place, and culture. I will conduct hands-on cooking classes to whet your appetite for writing (and for fabulous meals). We will all gain inspiration by exploring Sicily's ancient sites, walking among the vineyards, olives groves, and gardens, and simply relaxing on a stone terrace in the sun. The course, which takes place June 12-18, 2011, is for all levels of writers and cooks, but is limited to 10 guests to provide intimate, personalized learning. If you would like more information, please
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February in the U.S.
Published in BlogI spent most of the month of February in the U.S., and the hit was a dinner at blacksmith Angelo Garro's forge in San Francisco, where we cooked a whole wild boar. It was a treat! Angelo, who was born in Sicily and has my own flavors in his mind, used super wild fennel stems to season the boar and his own vinegar and salts from Trapani. Over the long, peaceful day, I really enjoyed cooking with him, comparing our recipes and chatting.
For dessert, I made a biancomangiare, an almond pudding (you'll find the recipe below). I had brought some bitter almond extract from Sicily, and I made the candied orange peel to go with it. Finally, since we had some spare time left, I made cuddureddi, little donuts dredged in sugar and cinnamon. Alice Waters, one of the evening's guests, loved those!