Ah, the joy of cooking together
The Monarch Beach cooking class worked as a well-formed team to create a feast though this was a coming-together of diverse people from all over the area: some were friends of hostess Robin but others had been in tours with me in Umbria – and this was our opportunity to re-unite, share memories of good times together in Italy. Some guests, too, were of Italian heritage, nostalgic for the flavors of the meals their grandmothers had cooked, eager for a culinary connection to their “roots.” I think everyone left their tables at the end of our feast feeling they were Italian – and already planning a trip! Robin, so grateful for hosting this event go graciously – even after an “unplanned event” at your home that morning! A cooking class to be remembered – by EACH of us!
“How wonderful to catch up again since..our trip to Perugia. You were a wonderful tour guide then and a fantastic chef now. Thank you for such a memorable afternoon…and hopefully you may decide to let us host an event next year…” Susie and Don C.
“Thank you for sharing Umbria with us..” Susie O
“I loved your message about smelling cooking in the house- brought back memories of Grandmothers’s kitchen…..”
“Ciao, Anne, I have been hoping to meet you since I was a little girl! Dinner was fabulous – enjoyed all the time we spent with you!” Robin
“…thank you for all your stories and recipes” Cindy B
“Thank you so much, Anne. The huge group was fun and you managed beautifully. I would love to do it again!” Mary F
Thanks Ann – it was a great time and I’ve already made 2 of the recipes at home – to GREAT reviews!! And it was super great to cook with everyone and thank you so much to Robin for opening up her beautiful home for us!
Barbara…che bello!
so glad you joined in!