Olive oil is at the heart of Mediterranean diet and is known for its healthy role in our nutrition. Being Sicily at the centre of Mediterranean, olive oil has a very important place in our cuisine, where it is appreciated for its rich yet fresh taste and its versatility. Here olive oil comes to life, as one of the flavors in a dish. And, if you think that Sicily has almost three millennia of olive oil history – when the Greeks were building here their temples, they planted olive trees at the same time – and a great variety of local cultivar of olives, you realize that we have a lot to say (and enjoy!) about olive oil…
We are speaking about extra virgin olive oil, of course, and, beacause we like olive oil at its best, our experience takes place in a farm where olive oil is produced organically, in respect of natural cycles and to exaltate the characteristics of local soil and olive cultivars.
To let you choose and appreciate the excellence of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, we selected a farm on the black and mineral lavic slopes of Mt. Etna: Merlino’s house, with its many times awarded oil.
After visiting the farm, while tasting some bruschettas with olive oil and a glass of wine, take part in our hands-on cooking class and discover the most tempting recipes of the Sicilian cuisine, selected to be matched at their best with the farm olive oils.
You can choose one of the following cooking classes:
After the class, enjoy the meal with the dishes made during the class, paired with some of the most interesting Sicilian wines.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Guided visit of the farm: learn the secrets to produce the best quality olive oil
Olive oil tasting: guided by a tasting expert, enjoy a selection of organic olive oils by the farm
One of the following cooking classes:
Traditional cuisine: guided by our chef, learn how to make some of the very best recipes of the Sicilian tradition. Four recipes, including fresh pasta, will be made. During the cooking class will be served a glass of wine and an appetizer.
Pasta masterclass: guided by our chef learn how to make pasta from scratch and the most traditional shapes used in Sicily and Italy. Two different types of pasta and sauces will be made. During the cooking class will be served a glass of wine and an appetizer.
Street food: guided by our chef, learn how to make some of the best traditional Sicilian street food specialties. Three different recipes will be realized.
Tools and ingredients: everyone is provided with a station complete to actively participate in the class.
Lunch with the dishes made during the class + dessert.
Beverage: 2 glasses of Sicilian wine pp, water.
Food storytelling: with our chef, discover the connections between recipes and Sicilian history and culture.
Recipes leaflet with the recipes used during the class.
WHERE:
Mt. Etna: Merlino’s House
PARTICIPANTS: from 6 to 24 people (note: our classes are on request and for private groups only)
DURATION: 3 to 4 hours including lunch
LANGUAGE: English (others on request)
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