Fileja (a typical Calabrese pasta) with Italian Spicy Sausage Ragu
Fileja is a traditional pasta found throughout Calabria. It is served with a spicy ragu of ‘nduja, a spreadable cured pork and hot Calabrian pepper sausage.
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TAVOLA TOURS // Campania Itinerary & Sign up Form
Join Tavola Tours for this exciting culinary and cultural adventure to Campania and the Cilento area. Reserve your spot soon!
A Culinary and Cultural Adventure to Southern Italy!
This year, I will be starting a new adventure with TAVOLA TOURS creating very special tours to southern Italy that are hand-tailored with foodies in mind.
A Taste of Italy // Cooking Class at L’ Arte della Pasticceria
Hello friends! It’s a new year and time for some new recipes. Come join my “Taste of Italy” class at L’ Arte della Pasticceria and have some delicious fun.
A Fabulous Archaeological Park | Paestum, Italy
Walk off the great Italian food and take a step back in time at the Archaeological Park of Paestum. The three Greek temples are magnificent!
Franco’s Pasta Class at L’Arte della Pasticceria
On November 15th I’ll be giving an interactive class at L’ Arte della Pasticceria in Ramsey, New Jersey to teach you how to make authentic Italian pastas.
Autumn Road Trip Through Southern Italy
This October, I’m taking a road trip through southern Italy to plan unique culinary tours that showcase the tastes and flavors of Campania and Calabria. And you’re all invited!
Autumn-Spiced Bourbon Pecan Biscotti
Yes foodies, it’s autumn and time to bake some delicious Autumn-Spiced Bourbon Pecan Biscotti to welcome this season!
Cooking Classes Helsinki at Aromi Magazine
I am very excited to announce that, this October, I will be giving five hands-on instructional classes at Aromi Magazine’s professional kitchen in Helsinki, Finland. These classes are for “foodies” of all levels who are looking to learn new recipes in a fun, yet educational way.