Join a Secolari Cooking Class
We are excited to announce that our Secolari Cooking Classes are coming back in an online format which involves the participants cooking along with the Chef. These classes are public and limited to 15 people to insure interaction. If you’d like to setup classes for a private group or business, please email classes@mary.farm.
Evening in Milan
April 13, 2021
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
Cost: $40
Format – Live Zoom Class with Interaction from participants in a cook-along format.
Supplies (optional) Enjoy the bounty of Mary’s Land pasture raised whole chicken.
Milan is a metropolitan city in the Lombardy region of Italy. It is famous for its spectacular Cathedral (Duomo), its vanguard fashions and designs, and Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece “The Last Supper.” Join Chef Alba and discover Milan’s tastiest, simple, and delicious recipes. Menu: Pasta Con Crema di Zucchini, Chicken Cuteleta alla Milanese, Insalata d’Uva Mele e Formaggio, and Chef Alba’s bonus dessert, Tiramisu Truffles. Recipes and Prep instructions will be sent after registration.
This class is live, virtual, and Interactive – Cook along if you wish
Italian Cuisine with a French Accent
May 12, 2021, 6-8pm
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
Cost: $40
Format – Live Zoom Class with Interaction from participants in a cook-along format.
French cooking is one of the most popular cuisines in the world because of its sophistication and sauces, while Italian food is loved and renowned around the world for its simplistic ingredients, flavors, and techniques. In this class, we will enjoy a fusion of French and Italian dishes. Menu: Pasta Con Salsiccia al Orange, Salmon in Crosta di Pistachio, French Beans with Sundried Tomatoes Burrata and Toasted Walnut, and a Bonus dessert Fraise avec Ricotta Balsamic e Miele.
This class is live, virtual, and Interactive – Prep and cook along if you wish
Cooking with Aromatic Herbs
June 8, 2021,
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Cost: $40
Format – Live Zoom Class with Interaction from participants in a cook-along format.
Herbs are invaluable for cooking because they provide a special touch to each dish. Herbs are rich in vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and each has its own distinct aroma and characteristic. Fresh herbs can enhance and compliment the taste of a dish without adding calories or fat. Join chef Alba as we make: Caprino al Erbe Aromatiche e Crostini, Spaghetti alle Erbe Olive Capperi e Pinoli, Verdure in Padella con Erbe e Balsamico , and bonus dessert Pavesini Mascarpone e Nutella.
This class is live, virtual, and Interactive – Prep and cook along if you wish
Dishes from the Sunny Eeolian Island of Sicily
July 6, 2021
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
Cost: $40
Format – Live Zoom Class with Interaction from participants in a cook-along format.
Rising out of the azure-blue seas off Sicily’s northeastern coast, are the wild and spectacular Aeolian Islands. These islands are a little piece of paradise. Join chef Alba as we prepare: Eggplant with Golden Raisins Capers and Walnuts, Scallopine of Pork loin with Pesto and White Wine, and Grilled Lettuce with Shallot-Lemon Dressing Shaved Pecorino, and a bonus dessert Mousse di Limone.
This class is live, virtual, and Interactive – Prep and cook along if you wish
Alba Carbonaro Johnson is a cooking instructor, personal chef, cookbook author, food blogger, editor and recipe tester. Chef Alba runs culinary expeditions to Umbria/Tuscany. In 2021, she will conduct culinary expeditions to Normandy France and Morocco. She is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier and International Association of Culinary Professionals.
She was born in Naples, Italy and raised in Tunisia, North Africa. Chef Alba has old and new-world understanding of gastronomy using only the freshest locally available ingredients combined with simple techniques which she shares in her cooking classes. Alba has taught cooking classes in many community colleges in the Washington Metro area and privately. Currently she is teaching at Whole Foods, Annapolis. She will be rejoining Secolari at Mary’s Land Farm in March 2020. You will have an opportunity to cook next to a talented chef and make new friends. Discover the recipe, the technique, and the culture behind the preparation of captivating dishes of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Visit Chef Alba online at: www.easycookingwithalba.blogspot.com
