Barilla Italian Cooking Weekend at the New York Wine and Culinary Center
Barilla America and the New York Wine and Culinary Center are pleased to present the 2nd annual Barilla Italian Cooking Weekend.
All of the classes listed below are sponsored by Barilla with 100 percent of the ticket price for the classes being donated to Foodlink to support the food banks in our area, the goal being raising $10,000 for Foodlink. Each participant will also receive a Barilla gift bag filled with the Barilla products we all enjoy.
COOKING CLASS: DINNER IN TUSCANY WITH BARILLA EXECUTIVE CHEF LORENZO BONI
Instructor: Chef Lorenzo Boni
Chef Lorenzo Boni’s menu for this special event is influenced by the food culture of Italy’s Toscana Region. We may not be dining in a quaint restaurant in Florence (or Firenze) enjoying a beautiful sunset, scenic gardens, renaissance fountains or breathtaking art, but we can enjoy the delicious cuisine of the region. and the New York Wine and Culinary Center are pleased to present the 2nd annual Barilla Italian Cooking Weekend.
We will begin our evening with a glass of Prosecco served with an antipasti of Crostini con Salsa ai Ceci, Scampi e Cavolo Nero (Bread Croutons with Chick Pea Sauce, Scampi and Cauliflower), followed by Mostaccioli al Ragù Toscano (Mostaccioli with Tuscan Sauce), Tagliata di Manzo con Salsa ai Funghi Porcini (Beef Tenderloin with Porcini Sauce) and Cannellini con Salvia (Cannellini Beans with Sage).
Each course will be served with a pairing of Italian and NYS wine.
After dinner in the Theater, we will continue the evening in the Wine Tasting Room with coffee and Chef Lorenzo’s famous Gelato.
GUIDED TOUR: BARILLA PLANT TOUR - AVON, NY
Sep 20 2008 - 11:30am - 2:00pm
Sep 20 2008 - 2:30pm - 5:00pm
In 2007, Barilla opened its second US based manufacturing facility in Avon, NY, where pretty much all of the Barilla products sold in America are produced (with only a few exceptions), following the original Italian recipes and the exacting standard and processes that have been used for generations in Italy.
Join the New York Wine and Culinary Center Saturday September 20, as Barilla opens its doors at the Avon plant and discover all the secrets of Barilla’s commitment to quality in the manufacturing process.
Travel by motor coach bus round-trip, originating from the New York Wine and Culinary Center, to and from the Barilla Plant in Avon, NY. This is a unique opportunity to tour the Barilla manufacturing plant. At the plant, you’ll be guided through the state-of-the art food manufacturing facility.
The Barilla plant must adhere to all standard regulations to ensure the utmost safety for guests.
COOKING CLASSES: PASTA 101 AND COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
Instructor: Barilla Italian Cooking Weekend Chef Instructors
TASTING CLASSES: TASTING OLIVE OILS, BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND MUCH MORE
Instructor: Chef Italo Besseghini
Aceto Balsamico of Modena is as precious and difficult to produce as fine wine, bringing hundreds of years of artisanship to the table. The preciousness of Balsamic Vinegar comes from the quality of the grapes, the length of the aging process and the types of casks used. The best Balsamic Vinegar is made exclusively from grape must, and is aged 12 to 25 years. Extra Virgin Olive Oil - like wine - requires a proper tasting technique to discover how surprisingly delicious and flavorful a good olive oil can be.
In addition to understanding these products and learning the proper tasting techniques of Academia Barilla regional Italian olive oils and balsamic vinegars, Chef Italo Besseghini will prepare a tasting of other Italian culinary specialties.
You’ll be delighted with this creative 4-course tasting and you’ll receive plenty of useful tips and recipes!
COOKING CLASSES: INTERACTIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
Instructor: Barilla Italian Cooking Weekend Chef Instructors
