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July 2016
Mercato Italian Market @ Italian Cultural Centre
This market blends local organic and artisan products with the many tastes of Italy. We invite the community to come shop for a vibrant assortment of fresh fruit and vegetables, handmade products from local artisans and delicious food prepared by Il Centro’s chef. The MERCATO runs every 3rd Friday of the month from 4.00pm to 8.00pm, from June 17 until August 19, 2016. For more information, please call us at 604 430 3337 ext 245. More Info... News Source: Italian Cultural…
Find out more »Community Baking Day @ Italian Cultural Centre
The first community oven in town has opened and is ready for baking and spreading the wonderful smell of fresh bread around the neighborhood! The aroma of fresh baked goods, the company of friends and neighbors, and the sharing of recipes and helpful tips are the perfect ingredients for a Saturday afternoon. Bring your own dough or buy it at the oven and try the wonderful experience of baking a fresh loaf in a professional oven with the help of…
Find out more »August 2016
Pasta Making Workshop: Ravioli @ Italian Cultural Centre
Immerse yourself in Italian tradition and learn how to make ravioli, one the gems of our food heritage. Our cooking expert Roberto will drive you through the art of making fresh egg dough from scratch and the technique for creating the ravioli, using a delicious ricotta and spinach filling. You will master the timeless techniques of incorporating egg into flour and working the dough into a supple and silky mass with your hands. You will then learn to roll it…
Find out more »Good Grains: A Celebration of Local Grains with Pizza & Beer
Enjoy an evening getting to know more about BC grains and the bakers and brewers that use them. FarmFolk CityFolk, the Bauta Initiative and the Italian Cultural Centre are co-hosting a family-friendly event at the Italian Cultural Centre’s outdoor space adjacent to Beaconsfield Park. Meet local grain growers, hand-mill flour, marvel at the demo size brewer, eat, drink and get local! Ticket price are $25 for adults (early bird $20) and $5 for kids and include authentic Italian pizza made…
Find out more »The Bread Series: Artisan Breads @ Italian Cultural Centre
Baking bread from scratch can be challenging, but there’s nothing better than a fresh loaf out of the oven! In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics about the ingredients, the tools and the techniques to make artisan-style bread at home, all under the guidance of our professional Italian baker Roberto. And you’ll get to bring home a small loaf too! More Info... News Source: Italian Cultural Centre Image Source: Italian Cultural Centre
Find out more »February 2017
LET’S COOK! Italian Cooking Class for Teenagers (12-16)
Come learn essential cookery skills and gain confidence in the cooking some of the traditional Italian dishes. Our Cooking expert Roberto will drive you through three Italian traditional specialties: Fresh pasta with tomato and basil sauce, Pizza with different topping and Crostata cake all from scratch, of course! We will be eating the food we cooked at the end. This is an hands-on class so please remember to bring an apron with you. The class is NOT recommended for celiac…
Find out more »March 2017
Italian Cooking Class: “A Culinary Trip” Italian Food from North to South
Explore the culinary diversity of Italy with this session of three hands-on cooking classes focused on North, Centre and South of Italy. Chef Enrico will drive you through all the secrets of regional food teaching you how to make a 3 courses meal each workshop; the menu for the First workshop is Hand-made gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce, Polenta with Mushroom and sausages, Red wine pear dessert. We will eat what we cooked, altogether. Don’t forget to bring an apron and…
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