Family Food Fight’s Concetta Pluchinotta-Varone’s Christmas Biscotti
Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Baking class with an Italian twist
1.5hrs | 10 - 30 Guests | $35 per person
Looking to get creative in the kitchen and add a festive new dish to your Christmas table this year? Join our live-streaming Sicilian Christmas Biscotti making masterclass and discover the secrets to perfecting this traditional festive sweet treat!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Hosted by Family Food Fight Contestant Concetta Pluchinotta-Varone, you will have the unique opportunity to roll up your sleeves and learn the craft of Sicilian Biscotti with a Christmas twist from an expert, appreciating the joy of Southern Italian cooking!
In this hands-on and interactive class, Concetta will take you through a detailed demonstration and then guide you through the step by step process of making crispy, cranberry and pistachio biscotti from scratch. Pair with an Italian espresso and you'll be guaranteed to make it on to the 'nice' list this year!
Housekeeping:
Vegetarian Friendly
Once we have confirmation of your ticket purchase, we will send you all the necessary instructions including your Zoom Meeting ID and Password, a recipe card and a list of ingredients that you personally will need to source and purchase in order to participate in this class.
We can cater to different dietary requirements, so please let us know in advance!
We would love for you to capture your experience and share with the rest of the foodie community on Instagram via @drool.aus
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Beginner-friendly. Perfect for food appreciators to culinary aficionados and everything in between!
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
Your fabulous self with an open mind, heart and empty belly.
Your ingredients as provided in our ingredients list.
Your recipe card as provided by us.
All of the equipment that you will require to use to cook the dish, as specified in your recipe card.
WHO WILL HOST THIS EVENT:
Your host for this experience will be Pastry Chef and Season 2 Family Food Fight Contestant Concetta Pluchinotta-Varone. Concetta, affectionately known also as ‘Jetta’, lives loud and proud, paying homage to her Sicilian heritage in all facets of her culinary work. She became a family-favourite after making her debut on Australia’s Family Food Fight alongside her mother Pina; showcasing her family’s humble, home-style Sicilian cuisine. Concetta has since formalised her passion for food in becoming a qualified Patisserie Chef, priding herself on creating imaginative, top quality desserts that incorporate old-school Sicilian flavours inspired by her mother’s cooking.
Concetta can often be found at almost every Italian food festival in Australia! A passionate and lively member of Melbourne’s Italian food scene, Concetta believes in supporting small and local business. Concetta continues to pay homage to her heritage through her latest venture, Cannoli Canteen, specialising in authentic Sicilian cannoli, crostolli and cakes.