{"product_id":"sicilian-supper-club-placeholder-name","title":"SUPPER CLUB: Sicily From East to West by Erica Foffi","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSicily is a sun-drenched crossroads of the Mediterranean, where centuries of history, sea breezes, and volcanic soil have shaped one of Italy’s most vibrant culinary landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe culture and cuisine stand apart from the regional cooking found on mainland Italy largely due to a frenetic history of occupation, colonization and trade. As a historically strategic outpost in the Mediterranean, the island has been inhabited by the Greeks, Romans, French Bourbons, Normans, Berbers and more. The Arab and North African Muslim influence can be felt most distinctly on the island's Western side while Greek influence dominates the East. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonight we will explore a survey of the island's culinary magic - the balance of sweet and sour (\u003cem\u003eagrodolce), \u003c\/em\u003ethe abundance of fresh fruit, nuts and Mediterranean vegetables along with examples of Sicily's unrivaled street food culture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSicilian cuisine is bold, aromatic, and deeply festive and this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esupper club brings the warmth and generosity of the magical island to the table, taking you on a journey from lively market stalls to traditional family feast days spanning from East to West! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-----\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntipasti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe meal begins with a spread inspired by the iconic street foods and antipasti of Palermo and Catania:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini Arancini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Golden, crispy rice balls filled with slow-cooked meat ragu’.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaponata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e— A classic Sicilian dish of sweet-and-sour eggplant, capers, and tomatoes cooked to silky perfection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFennel \u0026amp; Orange Salad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Crisp, thinly shaved fennel tossed with sweet citrus, bright and refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrimo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnelletti al Forno\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Meat \u0026amp; Vegetarian)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSicily’s quintessential celebration dish. Ring-shaped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanelletti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pasta baked into a rich, golden casserole. Offered in two styles: a classic slow-cooked meat ragù version, and a vegetarian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlla Norma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e version featuring fried eggplant, rich tomato sauce, and salted ricotta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecondo \u0026amp; Contorni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInvoltini alla Siciliana\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTender skewers of thinly sliced meat wrapped around a seasoned filling of breadcrumbs, pine nuts, raisins, and cheese, baked with bay leaves and onion for a fragrant, flavorful classic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePomodori Ripieni alla Siciliana \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe tomatoes stuffed with aromatic herbs, breadcrumbs, and Mediterranean seasonings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDolce\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCannoli \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe iconic Sicilian dessert, a crisp pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta cream and topped with candied citrus peel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaste di Mandorle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft, chewy Sicilian almond cookies, naturally fragrant and simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/ericaitaliancooking.wixsite.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e----\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErica Foffi\u003c\/strong\u003e was born and raised in Rome, where desserts were simple, seasonal, and meant to be shared. Her classes are welcoming, hands-on, and rooted in Italian tradition, with a focus on technique, flavour, and the joy of cooking together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/products\/@cookingwitherica_\"\u003e@cookingwitherica_\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/products\/ericaitaliancooking.wixsite.com\"\u003eericaitaliancooking.wixsite.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Depanneur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610896601336,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/8101\/1960\/files\/sicilysc1.jpg?v=1790111644","url":"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/products\/sicilian-supper-club-placeholder-name","provider":"The Depanneur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}