Ninth Edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World November 18-24, 2024 “Mediterranean Diet and Cuisine of the Roots: Health and Tradition
HOUSTON | 20 NOVEMBRE 2024 “Mediterranean Diet and healthy Lifestyle” 
The event will feature two distinguished Italian doctors: Prof. Luigi Ricciardiello, a gastroenterology expert at the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Prof. Angelo Nascimbene, Associate Professor at the Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation at UTHealth Houston. The speakers will explore the fundamental principles of the Mediterranean diet and present scientific studies supporting its health benefits.
Following the presentations, Tiziana Triolo from Tiziana’s Creations will offer a live cooking demonstration, where you will have the opportunity to discover and learn how to prepare typical Mediterranean dishes. The event will conclude with an Italian Aperitivo, where guests can enjoy authentic dishes and participate in networking opportunities.
This is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the benefits of Italian cuisine, learn new recipes, and meet industry professionals.
Date: November 20, 2024 6:00 PM
Location: The Ion – 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/consgenhouston/mediterran-diet–nov-20-2024
AUSTIN NOVEMBER 20, 2024 “La dolcezza della tradizione”
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Auditorium Jessen, University of Texas at Austin, Department of French and Italian
Event Overview:
In celebration of Settimana della Cucina Italiana, the Department of French and Italian at the University of Texas at Austin presents La dolcezza della tradizione. This event brings together two Italian entrepreneurs who are keeping the culinary traditions of Italy alive in the United States, while reflecting on sustainability and gastronomic culture.
Guest Speakers:
- Silvia Zolfanelli, pastry chef
- Marco Silvestrini, gelato maker
Both Silvia and Marco will share their personal experiences and insights on preserving Italian culinary traditions, focusing on sustainability in the food industry and the cultural significance of their craft. The event will also offer attendees the opportunity to taste some of their products, including pastries and gelato.
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ACCADEMIA DELLA CULTURA ENOGASTRONOMICA ITALIANA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with Coldiretti – Filiera Italia and Campagna Amica, has launched an innovative multimedia project. The Academy of Italian Enogastronomic Culture promotes a network of accredited experts as “Guardians of Italian Enogastronomic Culture,” highlighting agricultural roots, the uniqueness of Made in Italy, the Mediterranean diet, and a focus on food sustainability.
The 15-hour training course is available on an asynchronous digital platform, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Japanese, and is accessible from any device. Access to the content is free. To participate, simply visit the login page and register: https://iec-academy.com/signup
THE “FOOD HEROES” PROJECT WITH SLOW FOOD
Discover the stories of five “food heroes” who tell the tales of small local agro-food supply chains in Italy, where environmental respect, social solidarity, and product quality take center stage. This project, created in collaboration with Slow Food, includes an audiovisual series and a multimedia exhibition, with materials available in multiple languages.
Explore the initiative here: https://www.slowfood.it/cinque-eroi-del-cibo-in-mostra/
COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF POLLENZO
Explore regional Italian cuisine with a video course that offers a journey through the gastronomic richness of Italy’s regions. Each video lesson explores a typical product, its history, its connection to the territory, and a traditional recipe that highlights it.
A unique opportunity to discover and protect PDO products, with materials available in multiple languages (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic).
Visit the link to start your culinary journey! https://courses.unisgplus.com/courses/bite-of-italyregional-italian-cuisine
