- 0112/01/2020
Children's Cooking Class - No-bake Mini Cheese Cake with Graham Cracker Crust
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueNo-bake Mini Cheese Cake with Graham Cracker Crust
The mini no–bake cheesecakes are rich, creamy, and have a sweet graham cracker crust. These little treats will keep your chefs happy with a satisfied sweet tooth.
- 0412/04/2020
BUON NATALE: Unexpected Stories Behind Beloved Holiday Traditions
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueBUON NATALE: Unexpected Stories Behind Beloved Holiday Traditions.
with Carla GambesciaDiscover the surprising backstories behind some of our most cherished holiday traditions from Saint Nicholas (Babbo Natale) and the nativity to candy canes and Christmas lights. We’ll explore how both the pagan and Christian magically merged into the holiday that we celebrate today as well as a few less familiar uniquely Italian customs such as the Epiphany and wearing red underwear!
Intrigued?!? Andiamo! Join us, and let’s celebrate Natale and Capodanno together. Award-winning author, lecturer and photographer, Carla Gambescia, will be our guide to the holiday festivities!
About the Speaker:
Carla Gambescia is the author of La Dolce Vita University: An Unconventional Guide to Italian Culture from A to Z, Silver Prize winner of “Best Travel Book of the Year” awarded by the North American Travel Journalists Association. A regular lecturer on topics of Italian cultural interest, Carla has written about and toured every region of Italy on foot or by bicycle and curates the photoblog Postcards from the Boot.
- 0712/07/2020
Adult Cooking Class - Eggplant Caponata
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueEGGPLANT CAPONATA
Caponata is a Sicilian sweet and sour version of ratatouille. It makes a delicious topping for bruschetta and a great make-ahead appetizer for any occasion.
- 0812/08/2020
Children's Cooking Class - Eggplant Rollatini
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueEggplant Rollatini
Let’s have fun with this authentic Italian dish. Slices of eggplant are wrapped around a ricotta cheese mixture then baked with tomato sauce. It is a great vegetarian comfort food dish but also rich, and yes, soooo yummy!
- 1012/10/2020
Presepio Unveiling - Live on Facebook
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueIl Presepio Della SolidarietàWe are set to unveil our annual display of “Il Presepio Della Solidarietà” – The FDNY 9/11/01 Solidarity Crèche, on Thursday, December 10th at 6:00 pm.Join us LIVE ON FACEBOOK for:
• Presepio Unveiling, Blessing, and Presentation
• Christmas Tree LightingA gift of friendship and solidarity from the Naples, Italy Chamber of Commerce to The New York City Fire Department in honor of the victims of 9/11 and the brave Firefighters, Police and EMS workers who sacrificed their lives to save others!