The Italian Club held its Cooking Class on May 20th at Foothill Center. Our guest chefs were Gisele Barber and Laura Swenson, who did an amazing job cooking four delicious recipes. The night could have been a disaster, due to an unexpected power outage, but Gisele, Laura, Marie Colaizzi, and Gail Tuft quickly found homes with solar power and gas stoves and managed to prepare the hot dishes, saving the night! Necessity is the mother of invention; Gail cooked the manicotti on the grill, Marie baked the zucchini in her oven! You can view the photos here!
We were treated to four dishes:
- Bruschetta
- Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
- Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Manicotti
- Almond Torte
Fortunately, the power came on shortly before the scheduled start time, allowing Gisele to still conduct the cooking demonstration while also providing a tasting menu for attendees. Recipes were distributed to everyone, and we were told one group is already planning a dinner featuring all four menu items!
It was a wonderful evening, and Gisele, Laura, and their incredible team of servers and wine pourers did a terrific job!
Our next event will be held on Saturday, June 27th, and will feature an after-dinner music & dance event with J.B. Webb performing classic “Rat Pack” favorites. This event is expected to sell out quickly, so be sure to register early once invitations are sent!