Salve, I'm Alessandra

I was born in Italy 41 years ago on a warm day in July. I believe on that particular day, the sun was high in the sky, big and full of flour, eggs, tomatoes and olives. The air had the aroma of basil, rosemary, garlic and, I suspect, that my mum took me on her arms, went out on the sun, breathed deeply this air and then she kissed me. I'm sure about all that because since that moment I had the curiosity, the passion and the infinite love to cook.

Now life took me to the wonderful city of Des Moines, my cooking luggage is much bigger. I have with me the taste of the great French cheeses, the firm meat of Irish salmon, the hot Mozambican Piri-piri chicken, the soft toughness of Nigerian jam bread, and the colorful Mexican chilies, tacos and tamales.

What will I put next in my infinite luggage?

March 13th 2008

Salve a tutti! Finally the winter it is almost over and the new classes are arrived! I’m so happy and exited to start to cook with all of you again!

These classes are wonderful! Ideal for a spring or summer lunch or dinner outside on the patio! They celebrate the sophisticated beauty of Italy (Parmigiana and Saltimbocca) that matches the simplicity of life ( the 3 wonderful soups ) and explode in a tasty confusion of tomato, cheese and prosciutto! (Pizzelle).

Please don’t hesitate to ask more about the classes! Hope to see you soon,
Ciao e a presto, Alessandra