1/22, Cork + Forks: The Warmth of Sicily - Hands On

Chef: Caroline Barrett
Date: Friday, January 22, 2027
Time: 6:00 PM–8:30 PM

Join Caroline Barrett and Joe Armstrong from Winebow for an evening inspired by the vibrant, sun-drenched flavors of Sicily. In this interactive, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn techniques for making yeast-stuffed breads, pan-searing fresh seafood, crafting classic pasta sauces, and baking traditional almond sweets. Each dish is paired with a Sicilian wine. This class is open to guests 21 years of age and older.

Menu:
- Fennel and Mint Winter Salad: Thinly shaved fennel with fresh mint and citrus dressing. Wine pairing: Tasca Tenuta Whitaker Mozia Grillo (2025).
- Sicilian Scacciata: Stuffed bread with Italian sausage, provolone, and broccoli. Wine pairing: Feudi del Pisciotto Frappato (2024).
- Pasta alla Norma: Rigatoni with tomato sauce, fried eggplant, basil, and ricotta salata. Wine pairing: Tascante Ghiaia Nera Etna Rosso (2024).
- Swordfish Caponata: Pan-seared swordfish with Sicilian caponata of eggplant, capers, and tomatoes. Wine pairing: Nicosia Etna Bianco (2025).
- Paste di Mandorla: Sicilian almond cookies served with wine-marinated cherries. Wine pairing: Feudi del Pisciotto L'Eterno / Tachis Passito (2018).

Allergen and dietary notice: Class ingredients include gluten, fish, pork, egg, almonds, and dairy.

About Caroline: Caroline Barrett is a writer, educator, mother, and small business owner. She loves spice and flavor and centers her classes around global cuisines. Read her stories on the blog, Words + Recipes.