Culinary workshop to explore Jefferson's Sicilian roots
Jefferson is a community with a strong connection to the past, and a local event will celebrate this tie by showcasing Louisiana culture, cuisine and history.
Many years ago, there was a thriving community of Sicillians in the state, and they lent their own flair to the area’s food tradition. During the Creole and Italian Cooking Class and Lunch, a group of learners will discover this piece of local history, and the learning will include an opportunity to enjoy sampling some traditional creole fare.
The class, which will include cooking demonstrations, will prepare five dishes, and one of these will be Luzianne Iced Tea. The students will also be welcome to enjoy a curator-led tour of the Southern Food and Beverage Museum so that they can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the area’s culinary heritage.
The class is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am, and tickets are available for both museum members and the general public alike. Offering the students who participate in this sort of activity copies of the recipes will make it easy for them to try them at home on their own, and print shops will be able to provide them.
This opportunity to discover the foods that are part of what makes Jefferson and the rest of the area unique will be offered on January 30. It will be held at 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in New Orleans.
Many years ago, there was a thriving community of Sicillians in the state, and they lent their own flair to the area’s food tradition. During the Creole and Italian Cooking Class and Lunch, a group of learners will discover this piece of local history, and the learning will include an opportunity to enjoy sampling some traditional creole fare.
The class, which will include cooking demonstrations, will prepare five dishes, and one of these will be Luzianne Iced Tea. The students will also be welcome to enjoy a curator-led tour of the Southern Food and Beverage Museum so that they can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the area’s culinary heritage.
The class is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am, and tickets are available for both museum members and the general public alike. Offering the students who participate in this sort of activity copies of the recipes will make it easy for them to try them at home on their own, and print shops will be able to provide them.
This opportunity to discover the foods that are part of what makes Jefferson and the rest of the area unique will be offered on January 30. It will be held at 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in New Orleans.