Free fresh Pasta Class + Summer Update 🌞
Summer is (almost) Here!
The weather is warm, the water is gorgeous, and more tourists are showing up each day. It's that peaceful time of year when the figs are almost ripe, the olives are budding, and stone fruit and cherries are starting to pop up more each day. Today we went for our first swim. As we headed back for lunch we saw restaurants open for lunch and they were mostly full. Once this would have seemed like an everyday occurrence but this year it's equal parts strange and joyful.
Children are also starting to run down to the rocks of Le Castella and play in the shallows. We expect in the next 3 weeks vacationers will be navigating their way among the jagged rocks to grab a spot close to the water. If you have any plans of visiting Calabria or the beaches of south Italy this season don't forget your water shoes!
EXAU for Father's Day
Father’s day is around the corner and what makes a better gift than some incredible extra virgin olive oil?!
Evidence:
It’s a gift he’ll actually use (re: consume)
He’ll be reminded of you every time he picks it up
It’s non-alcoholic friendly
EVOO has wonderful health benefits for folks 65+
Which oil to choose? Well, the Turi is named after Giuseppe’s father, Salvatore, so that’s very sentimental. But, the Lina is currently the most popular and would be perfect for BBQing this summer!
Already have oil? Peep the new Private Virtual Tastings.
Free Pasta Class: Nonna Ciccina Sucareddi with Alessandra (+ Pesto di Zucchine)
Calling all pasta fanatics! Join us on IG Live, June 8, with some Semolina flour (durum wheat flour) and water because we’ll be making handmade pasta with professional pasta maker, Alessandra Lauria. Originally from Sicily, Alessandra now resides in Lisbon. In this virtual class you will:
learn how to make your own pasta dough from scratch (no fancy equipment necessary)
create a non-traditional fresh pasta shape
experience some Sicilian traditions <3
Details:
IG Live @EXAUoliveoil on Tues. June 8, 2021
@ 10am PT / @ 1pm ET / @ 7pm CET
Full ingredient list and instructions available here.
About Alessandra
Alessandra was born and raised in Sicily to a very large family of artisans. She worked as a social worker and project manager for many years before re-focusing in 2014 to become a cook, host, and events organiser. Alessandra then trained as a professional Pasta Maker in Italy, Padua and Bologna, before launching her own pasta venture. She is now also sharing her knowledge through e-learning courses and virtual online classes, occasional LIVE events, as well as providing consultancy for restaurants around the globe.
Alessandra is also offering a free gnocchi guide! Accessible here. See you on IG live next week : )
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A presto,
-Skyler & Giuseppe
www.EXAUoliveoil.com