2025 Anniversary Event: June Virtual Cooking Class

Join us on Wednesday, June 25 at 5pm EST for a virtual cooking program on “Traditional Preserves from Spannocchia.” This special, free virtual program is being held in celebration of June’s monthly theme, Culinary Products & Traditions, as part of this special anniversary year!

During this hour-long program, we will hear from Spannocchia’s Activities Coordinator and instructor of our cooking classes, Laura Capalbo. Laura will teach us about three different ways to preserve seasonal products: passata (tomato puree), marmellata (jam), and nocino (walnut liquor). We will learn techniques and tips used at Spannocchia, hear stories about these and other traditional ingredients and dishes, and more. Recipes will be shared with all attendees after the event.

Laura Capalbo first arrived at Spannocchia in the summer of 2019 as the inaugural Culinary Apprentice, and then returned to live and work at Spannocchia almost two years ago. In that time, she has become an integral part of the Spannocchia team, bringing her wonderful range of culinary experiences, hospitality, and project management to various facets of our work. Most notably, she recently wrote our new cookbook with Daniela, and worked closely with Silvia and artist Linda Warner Constantino on layout, design, and production.

If you are lucky enough to take a cooking class at Spannocchia, or eat in the restaurant on a Monday night, you’ll have the opportunity to benefit from Laura’s talents. In the meantime, join us online on June 25 and celebrate Spannocchia’s culinary traditions with us! Register below!