18 Reasons: Flavors of Irpinia with Chef Anita Di Pietro

$205.00 USD
Member’s Price: $195.00

We’re excited to welcome Anita Di Pietro, a visiting chef instructor from Irpinia, Italy, to 18 Reasons! This hands-on cooking class invites you into the heart of Irpinia’s cucina povera, where simple ingredients and generations of know-how create unforgettable dishes. You’ll learn how to make fresh pasta entirely by hand, just as it’s done in villages across southern Italy using flour, water, and patience. The class goes beyond pasta, introducing you to traditional Irpinian recipes rooted in the seasons, from slow-simmered sauces to rustic vegetables that define everyday cooking in the region. Between kneading dough and shaping pasta, you’ll hear stories of family and recipes passed down over decades. The experience ends the best way possible: gathered around the table to enjoy what you’ve cooked together, paired with good wine and the warmth of true Italian hospitality.

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