classified IGP -quality brand- product and is known as “Salame d’Oca ecumenico” –ecumenical cured goose meat– because it matches both Jewish and Muslim food prescriptions.
This deli looks purple with a few white dots, the taste is delicate and slightly sweet, and smells of violet, for this reason it is served with regional mustard, made of candied fruit and mustard oil, or sweet & sour sauces.

Our food expert will show you how to prepare Pasta sauces from white meats, make a quick and easy main course with ground beef, onion, garlic and fruity red wine, garnished with a soft polenta -corn meal- and baked potatoes!
Just a note about the king of the first courses, the Milan style Risotto…your “Kosher Cooking Class in Milan” can be focused on the evolution of Risotto, a milestone in the history of the regional cuisine, from the most common to the latest modern recipes, which were affected by the Jewish food traditions too.

Finally, you cannot miss the dessert, and not only for those who have a sweet tooth!
Among the many Kosher delights you can taste, it is worth telling the story of the Biscotti Krumiri, which were first made in Casale Monferrato, a small town westbound Lombardy, in 1878 when the first King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele 2nd, passed away.

The legend says that the horseshoe shape of the cookies was inspired by the King’s full mustache, honored by the pastry chef Domenico Rossi, who decided to test a new dough for biscuits. It was such a big success all over the country, and in 1884 the Royal family agreed the producer a national patent for the recipe and the permission to display the coat of arm of the Real Casa d’Italia on the tin red boxes and any package of the Confectionery Rossi.
In 1953 the factory was purchased by a Jewish origin entrepreneur, Commander Mr. Romolo Portinari who made the cookies world famous, without changing the original recipe made of wheat flour, sugar, fresh eggs, mountain dairy butter and vanilla.

It is not allowed to add any water and yeasts, in order to prevent further humidity, the use of inorganic ingredients, and enhance the typical irresistible fragrancy! In 2006 the Krumiro Rossi was agreed the status of Kosher food by the Rabbinic Authority of the city of Turin and is still proudly displayed on the pastry shop windows by the current owner and manager, Mrs. Anna Portinari, Romolo’s daughter.

This description is meant to whet your appetite and arouse curiosity on such a rich heritage which is still a source of inspiration for the Kosher restaurants and food experts in Milan!

What about your chef Daniela? She moved to Milan twenty years ago from Rome, her native town, therefore she considers herself as a Milan based expert cook.

The impact with such a big city was an extraordinary chance to improve her competence and knowledge of culinary techniques, recipes of Northern Italy, and meet people who were looking for specialists like her. It took about ten years training, before considering the idea of a new job as a professional chef.

Her fluent English, due to a degree in Foreign Languages, provided a further skill, along with several food oriented journeys abroad and particularly to Israel, where her family originated from.

This significant experience increased her interest in the various aspects of cultural and culinary Jewish traditions in the world.

During the 2015 Milan Expo she was part of the team working under Michelin three Star chef Heinz Beck, for the opening gala dinner.

In 2017 and 2018, she worked as a chef teacher for the “Heinz Beck Master in Alta Cucina” (High Culinary Master).

Today Daniela conducts cookery courses at Eataly Smeraldo in Milan and operates as a free lance for Corporates, Embassies, Consulates, Cultural Associations, public schools, and private clients. 

Join our “Kosher cooking class in Milan”, or in Rome too.

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