How lucky we were to be part of a group that purchased an Italian cooking class at our school auction. I know that the bidding was fierce-what I didn't know is that it was going to be such an informative and memorable experience.
I have attended two very fun cooking classes here and here but this topped them all.
The table was set with beautiful Italian pieces.
Filled with rice and a votive a brilliant candle is created.
My Italian grandmother used her emply tins for vases as well. She would have loved to see a table set in this way. The dahlias matched perfectly!
My absolute favorite task was creating the Arancini. A meetball sized risotto ball with cheese and marinara inside, dipped in flour, eggs, and bread crumbs then deep fried. Heaven....
The finished platter awaits the deep fat fryer.
Served with a side of marinara and it is over-the-top delicious.
I was enamored with the kitchen tools. This is a vintage milk jar that now has the task of holding flour. Even the bowl in the photo was perfect.
Check out the pots, pans, the cook top and tools. Truly a cooks kitchen.
Here is our hosts extraordinare relaxing after this wonderful extravaganza.
The sweet cat got the last of the crumbs...
In this world of busy lives I think back on the evening and am thankful for a group of amazing individuals that donated their time and talent to create such a beautiful experience. I am thankful for the hysterically funny women that I got to share this night with, our amazing husbands and the auction that made it available to us. I want to do it again next year but feel that someone else needs a chance to experience this wonderful evening.
To the Wisemans, Micales, McDonaghs & Kaufmans. You out did yourselves!
Grazie mille di coure!!!
