Today began with an excursion to Desana where we visited a rice farm called La Tenuta Margherita. After a presentation on the rice production process at La Tenuta we were served a three course tasting entirely rice based right down to the breadsticks. On the route back to Casale we… Continue reading
The day began with a cooking class. Chefs Patrizia, Roberto and Enzo showed the group how to prepare traditional Casale dishes: Vitello Tonnato (thinly sliced veal with a tuna vegetable paste) Agnolotti (stuffed pasta with veal) Millefoglie (layered vegetable bake) And almond cake with zabaglione. We enjoyed the fruits of… Continue reading
In the late morning the group set out for the town of Moncalvo – one time residence of the mistress of the King of Italy. “The Bella Rosin”, her namesake restaurant, is where we enjoyed our lunch: Cabbage and anchovies salad Cardoon flan with melted Raschera cheese “Gran bollito” –… Continue reading
The day’s activities began with a visit to the Paleologus Castle. There we visited a special exhibit by a private collector of all things Sergio Leone (famed director of the Spaghetti Westerns) on the 25th anniversary of the director’s passing. In the afternoon there was a truffle hunt, where, after finding… Continue reading
After arriving safe and sound, the coach bus took us from the airport to the Hotel Candiani, where we were welcomed in the courtyard with an aperitif. We then set out with a guide for a visit of the town. We saw the cathedral, the Piazza Mazzini and the Krumiri cookie shop where,… Continue reading
If you need a crash course before your trip to Italy, or want an introduction to the Italian language and culture, this is the class for you. A six hour course provides learners with a linguistic and cultural overview. Students will learn basic vocabulary and language structures that will help them… Continue reading
In 1986, Italian journalist and Piemontese native, Carlo Petrini, was outraged when McDonald’s planned to build a franchise at the base of the Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna in Rome. Worried that Italy’s rich culinary tradition would be decimated by the “fast life” he and others organized a protest of… Continue reading
The Most Historic Cookies in Piemonte They’re called Krumiri and they’re the symbol of Sentieri founder Daniela Cavallero’s hometown of Casale Monferrato in the Piemonte region. Made with only flour, butter, eggs, sugar, and vanillin, it seems that the famous cookies were invented almost by accident. After a night out… Continue reading
SOLD OUT: A presentation and tasting of stuffed pasta with Paola Nervi of Slow Food Brittany Monday, April 7th, 6:30pm-9pm Come join us at Spacca Napoli for a presentation, demonstration, and a tasting of two pasta dishes conducted by Paola Nervi. The two types of stuffed pasta will be ravioli… Continue reading
Become a member of Sentieri Italiani and enrich your Italian experience in Chicago. As a Sentieri member, you’ll enjoy: 10% Discount on Sentieri Italiani’s Italian Language Classes and Private Tutoring Discounted or exclusive registration to Sentieri’s events Use of Sentieri Italiani’s book and video library Discounts ranging from 10% –… Continue reading
