Was it Naples that gave the world Spaghetti? When did the first industrial pasta producers crop up? Is Granone Lodigiano the original version of Grana Padano cheese? Is the cotoletta alla milanese the child of the Wiener schnitzel or vice versa? These and many other questions you may have regarding Italian Cooking & Food will be cleared up. The renowned art critic Professor Philippe Daverio will take you by the hand and introduce you to the most important topics related to Italian cuisine and food.
Professor Daverio may have French origins, but most of his life has been spent in Italy. As an art critic, teacher, writer, author, politician and television personality, he is theatrical and engaging. Since food in Italy is an expression of culture, we couldn’t have made a better choice. Moreover, Professor Daverio was awarded the Gold Medal for the Benefits of Culture and Art by the President of the Republic Giorgio Napolitano in 2013.
Instead of sitting at a teacher’s desk, Professor Daverio will share his Italian Stories in that typically humorous way of his from a colorful iconic Cappellini armchair. From time to time, he will treat himself to a mouthwatering pasta dish, because to understand an art requires involving all one’s senses. Dubbed in English for non-Italian speakers, the videos open the door into the treasures of Italian cooking & food. Starting each lesson with a precise historical contest, Daverio will lead you through the timeline of enogastronomic knowledge. Punctuated with beautiful paintings or original pictures, you will have the feeling of being transported into Italy’s glorious past. It’s always easier to learn through beautiful images and sharp wit. You’re sure to finish each lesson not just more cultured but also very hungry!
The Italian Cooking & Food Masterclass by Professor Daverio includes 10 video lessons on 10 different topics, including Spaghetti, Gelato and Chocolate. Mark the weekly lesson on your agenda: every Saturday we will publish a new video, don't miss it!