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Cooking Classes

Kids Fresh Pasta

Saturday, September 13
10:30am to 12noon
$25 per child
Making pasta by hand is fun, fun, fun! In this class you will make a basic dough recipe and then go on to create Ravioli and Taglietelle with yummy sauces such as Alfredo and Pomidoro to accompany them.

Call 215-922-1170 to register

All About Sushi, Part 2

Monday, September 22nd
5:45pm to 7:30pm
$55 per person
Madame Saito, Renowned Sushi Expert and
Owner, Le Champignon de Tokio Restaurant
As Philadelphia’s “Queen of Sushi”, Madame Saito has a rich background of knowledge in the art of preparing sushi and will take you on a cultural journey that begins with history and ends with making and eating several different types of sushi. Impress yourself and your friends as you master this art while enjoying the outcome. Ingredients and entertainment provided!

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Hands-On Knife Skills

Taught by Betty Kaplan
Tuesday, September 23rd
5:45pm to 7:30pm
$55 per person
Join Betty Kaplan in this hands-on class where you?ll learn the proper handling and care of these essential kitchen tools. In this informative class you will find out all about caring for your knives including honing, sharpening and using them as well as some amazing techniques.

Call 215-922-1170 to register

Mangiamo in Italiano: Learn Italian While You Cook!

Thursday, September 25th
5:45 pm to 7:45pm
Taught by Anna Maria Florio
Receive a great introduction to the Italian language and La
Cucina Italiana in a relaxed and fun-filled setting while
having the opportunity to learn to cook several Italian regional specialties. You will learn how to prepare fresh pastas, some delicious entrees and more. Come practice your Italian as we prepare and enjoy specialties from antipasti to dolci. Buon appetito!
Fee: $95, includes materials

Register Online www.temple.edu/tucc or
Call to register at 215-204-6946 or 215-204-4335

Pizza Party

Saturday, September 27
10:30am to 12noon
$25 per child
Junior chefs try your hand at an Italian favorite. In this class you will make some traditional favorites such as Pizza with Tomato and Mozzarella, White Pizza with 3 Cheeses, and Pepperoni Pizza.

Call 215-922-1170 to register

Mangiamo in Italiano: Learn Italian While You Cook!

Thursday, October 2nd
5:45 pm to 7:45pm
Taught by Anna Maria Florio
Receive a great introduction to the Italian language and La
Cucina Italiana in a relaxed and fun-fi lled setting while
having the opportunity to learn to cook several Italian regional specialties. You will learn how to prepare fresh pastas, some delicious entrees and more. Come practice your Italian as we prepare and enjoy specialties from antipasti to dolci. Buon appetito!
Fee: $95, includes materials

Register Online www.temple.edu/tucc or
Call to register at 215-204-6946 or 215-204-4335

Its A Wrap!

Sunday, October 5
10:30am to 12noon
$25 per child
Roll ?em up and they are ready to go; nutritious and delicious! Young chefs will prepare Roasted Veggie Wraps, Caesar Salad Wraps and Italian Hoagie Wraps.

Call 215-922-1170 to register

Italian Cheese and Wine Pairing

Tuesday, October 7th
5:45 pm to 7:45pm
Taught by Anna Maria Florio
Cheese and wine form a natural pair but too often
their fl avors confl ict. We?ll guide you so you can enjoy the
ultimate pairings of beautiful cheeses such as gorgonzola
dolce, ubriaco and pecorino with the wines that suit
them best.

Fee: $55, includes materials
Register Online www.temple.edu/tucc or
Call to register at 215-204-6946 or 215-204-4335

A Chefs Birthday Celebration!

Tuesday, October 14th
5:45 PM to 7:45pm

Taught by David Ansill Chef and owner, Ansill
David Ansill, the extraordinary hand and mind behind
the much missed Pif, and the currently celebrated Ansill,
wants to celebrate an important birthday, the big 5-0, in
a big way. Being the birthday boy, he?ll select all the spectacular, unusual and amusing dishes to be served.
Join one of Philly?s most imaginative and inspired masters for this ?chef?s choice.? We?ll supply the party hats, you bring
the wine.

Fee: $65, includes materials
Register Online www.temple.edu/tucc or
Call to register at 215-204-6946 or 215-204-4335

Gnocchi, Gnocchi,Gnocchi!

Cibo Italiano: Three-part Italian Cooking Series
Taught by Anna Maria Florio
Each class will focus on an important part of Italian
cooking, provide a fun introduction to Italian language
used in the kitchen and give you some basic recipes that
you can bring home to enjoy with your family.
Part I
Thursday, October 16th
5:45 pm to 7:45pm
Learn how to make a variety of gnocchi dishes and
their origins. We?ll make traditional gnocchi di patate,
gnocchi alla romana, and gnocchi di spinaci e ricotta.
Join us as we prepare and feast on gnocchi, gnocchi and
more gnocchi.
Fee: $50, includes materials
Fee for entire series: $135, includes materials (a 10-percent discount)

Register Online www.temple.edu/tucc or
Call to register at 215-204-6946 or 215-204-4335

As the World Cuisines Turney

Monday, October 10th
Taught by Marcie Turney
Chef and owner Chef Marcie Turney, the woman who has a culinary lock on South 13th Street, presents the world?s most
fl avorful cuisines, Mexican and Indian. Joined by her
celebrated chef de cuisines, Eric Paraskevas from Lolita
and George Sabatino from Bindi, they will show you the
vibrant fl avors and various techniques of both cultures,
unusual uses for chilies, as well as building spice mixtures
to use in your own home cooking. The food will be talking in your mouth!

Fee: $65, includes materials
Register Online www.temple.edu/tucc or
Call to register at 215-204-6946 or 215-204-4335

Dessert Party

Saturday, October 25th
10:30am to 12noon
$25 per child
Everyone loves dessert. You will explore lots of options sure to satisfy everyone?s sweet tooth in this class; Fruit Kebobs with Yogurt Dipping Sauce, Nutella and Banana Crepes and Butter Cream Frosted Upside-down Cupcakes.

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Citys Best Brunch from Sabrinas

Monday, October 27th
5:45pm to 7:45pm
Taught by Lance Silverman
Brunch chef, Sabrina?s
On Sunday morning, the intoxicating smells and the
crowds are emanating from brunch at the most delightful
BYO restaurants in the city, Sabrina?s. Find out fi rsthand
how Chef Lance Silverman, the Brunchmeister, does it
in our cozy class featuring a sublime brunch menu and
the recipes to make everything yourself. Included will
be Sabrina?s famous stuffed French toast, an egg dish to
be determined, and several other specialties.

Fee: $65, includes materials
Register Online www.temple.edu/tucc or
Call to register at 215-204-6946 or 215-204-4335

Italian Food and Wine Pairing

Tuesday, October 28th
5:45 pm to 7:45pm
Taught by Anna Maria Florio and Bob Barrett
Food doesn?t have to be complicated to be wonderful?
especially when it?s Italian. Spend an evening with wine
expert Bob Barrett and culinary instructor Anna Florio
enjoying some favorite Italian dishes such as crostini con
cannelini e tonno, carpaccio di zucchini con parmigianoreggiano
shavings; asparagus risotto and branzino con olive caper sauce. All will be coupled with amazing Italian wines.

Fee: $65, includes materials
Register Online www.temple.edu/tucc or
Call to register at 215-204-6946 or 215-204-4335

Indian Food and Beer Pairing

Wednesday,October 29th
5:45 pm to 7:45
Taught by Pinaki Dutta,MD, PhD
and Michael Karolitzky, Modern Biere Consulting
Join us for an absolutely terrific pairing of Indian foods
with American and European beers. The diversity of Indian
seasonings goes wonderfully with complex microbrews.
We will learn how to cook this great food, and properly
choose the best libations. We will be serving green chicken
tikka hariyali, mung dahl, several vegetable dishes such
as chenna masala and a saffron and pistachio ice cream.

Fee: $75, includes materials
Register Online www.temple.edu/tucc or
Call to register at 215-204-6946 or 215-204-4335

Celebrity Chef Cooking Class

Thursday, October 30th
Ralph Fernandez
Executive Chef
Moshulu
5:45pm to 7:45pm
Description pending

Mexican Fiesta

Saturday, November 1st
10:30am to 12noon
$25 per child
Ole! Get ready for some fun as we visit the cuisine of our neighbor to the south. Nachos, Tacos and Cinnamon Churros are what we are making for this south-of-the-border party.

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

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Enjoy Live Music in the Market

From piano to jazz to a Latin beat, and more:
Here’s the current schedule of upcoming musical performances in the Market.

And best of all, it’s free! So come on down, grab a bite and have a listen.

  • The Reading Terminals perform the 2nd Friday of every month.
    12pm–2pm Center Court Seating Area
  • Guitar player: named Vicente Castaneda.
    The first & third Monday and Wednesday of every month.
    From 12 noon–1 p.m.
    Center Court Seating Area
  • Piano Playing
    Spice Court Seating Area

Market Tours

Every Wednesday & Saturday Learn the story behind cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the 114-year history of the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they’re sold during this 75-minute, food-writer-led walking tour.

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Cooking Classes

La Cucina is proud to continue the tradition of cooking and entertaining classes at Reading Terminal Market. When taking a class, you’ll not only get to observe and sample some fine dishes, but you’ll also find great merchants from whom to purchase your ingredients year ‘round.

What makes our cooking courses the best? Our instructors are great teachers, as well as great chefs. You will receive samples of all the dishes prepared; you will take home recipes for everything; and you will enjoy the wonderful setting.

Please call 215-922-1170 to register
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