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Commendatore Antonio Carluccio to visit Canberra, Australia

8/7/2014

 
Antonio Carluccio Antonio Carluccio's new book, Pasta, is out now (Hardie Grant $45) Photography by Laura Edwards
Antonio Carluccio's new book, Pasta, is out now (Hardie Grant $45) Photography by Laura Edwards*
Would you believe it if I told you that I'm doing a (one-legged) happy dance right now, dear readers?! Yes, indeed I am! I'm super-excited because Commendatore Antonio Carluccio, one of my culinary heroes, is visiting Canberra as the Patron of this year's Canberra & Capital Region Truffle Festival.

Long-time readers of Good Things will know that I've waxed lyrical about Antonio Carluccio on a few occasions. With the official title of Commendatore Antonio Carluccio, the Italian equivalent of a British knighthood, and having received an OBE from Britain in 2006 for his services to the catering industry, Antonio is a much loved and respected Italian cookery writer, chef, restaurateur and food expert. He is well loved in Australia for cookery books, as well as his SBS show Two Greedy Italians (with Gennaro Contaldo) and guest appearances on Masterchef Australia.

On Friday, 25 July, Canberrans have the opportunity to sit fireside and envelop themselves in stories from Antonio's personal life, during a six-course truffle degustation prepared by internationally renowned and trained chefs. The menu sounds sensationally good and includes a cappuccino of cauliflower, spring onion and truffle; 48 hour slow roast pork belly, seared scallop, butternut velouté with truffle oil; and white chocolate and truffle panna cotta, grilled pineapple cutlet and caramel brittle ice cream; among other seriously delicious offerings.

Visitors to Canberra’s biggest (and IMO) Australia's best farmers market, the Capital Region Farmers Market, will also have the chance to see Chef Carluccio on Saturday, 26 July, when he teams with ACT Government Minister, Andrew Barr, in a live cooking demonstration featuring market fresh produce and local truffles.

This is a free event for the public and a brilliant opportunity for Canberrans to get the chance to see Antonio showcase his cooking skills live, learn more about truffles and have their copies of his books signed by him.

'We are thrilled to welcome international celebrity chef, Antonio Carluccio, to our Market,' said Capital Region Farmers Market spokesperson, Tony Howard. 'Mr Carluccio will tour the Market, do a book signing and then take part in a cooking demonstration with Andrew Barr MLA from 8.30-10.30am.'

'Due to his popularity, we are anticipating a much larger number of customers than usual so we will be temporarily relocating our mobile kitchen, as a one-off, to the outside area behind the Mowbray Park Produce Truck. Make sure you rug up and get set to see Antonio in action,' said Tony.

As we’re now in truffle season, the Capital Region Farmers Market will also have several truffle producers on site. Shoppers can buy fresh truffles from Terra Preta Truffles and Turalla Truffles throughout July or until sold out.

In a nutshell, the Fireside Stories dinner with Antonio is at the Kamberra Winery on Friday, 25 July ($165 pp includes matching wines), bookings are essential. There are only a few seats left so do be quick. Click here for details. 

On Saturday, 26 July from 8.30-10.30am, Antonio will be at the Capital Region Farmers Market for a market tour, cooking demonstration and book signing. This event is free and open to the public. There's more information about the Capital Region Farmers Market here . For information about The Canberra & Capital Region Truffle Festival visit the Festival's web site.
Shoppers at the Capital Region Farmers Market in Canberra
The Capital Region Farmers Market in Canberra - Australia's best (image courtesy CRFM)

* Note: the image at the top of this post appears on Good Things with express permission of Mr Carluccio's agency and Hardie Grant publishers.

Tell me dear readers, are you a fan of Antonio Carluccio? Perhaps you have one or more of his cookbooks on your shelf?
sherry link
7/7/2014 03:15:34 pm

i do like antonio tho i find him a bit sad. when he did that show with jamie oliver's first mentor- I can't think of his name-you know the show in italy. i still remember antonio saying so sadly that even with 3 wives he had no children or grandchildren and how alone he was. very sad.

Lizzy
7/7/2014 08:45:53 pm

Sherry... yes I read a brilliant interview with him by Kirsten Lawson, which appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald... I think he is a trooper to have made it to this stage in his life with that dark cloud of sadness. He is a wonderful man!

Liz link
7/7/2014 03:26:08 pm

Oh, wow, some great opportunities to hear this magnificent chef and cookbook author. I hope you will be in attendance and report back!

Lizzy
7/7/2014 08:46:14 pm

Oh Liz, I sure hope so! : )

Susan link
7/7/2014 06:32:02 pm

OOO! How exciting! I'm sure it will be a wonderful night!

Lizzy
7/7/2014 08:46:40 pm

Yes, Susan, as will his visit to the CRFM!!! : )

InTolerant Chef link
7/7/2014 08:30:13 pm

How exciting Lizzy! Do you know what time he'll be there?

Lizzy
7/7/2014 08:44:33 pm

Yes Bec... it's in the article, 8.10-10.30am : )

InTolerant Chef link
8/7/2014 12:22:58 pm

I guess I was so excited by the news that I missed that bit :)

Elizabeth link
7/7/2014 10:50:51 pm

I love Antonio Carluccio, he is a very vegetarian friendly Italian cook and his knowledge and passion shines through all his books.

Lizzy
19/7/2014 12:47:14 pm

He is rather wonderful, isn't he!

Gourmet Getaways link
7/7/2014 11:09:21 pm

Oooh, great news! This will be a huge event with a magnificent food expert! Too bad I won't be able to witness this :(

Julie
Gourmet Getaways

Lizzy
19/7/2014 12:47:31 pm

Hi Julie, I can hardly wait to meet him!

e / dig in hobart link
8/7/2014 02:55:59 pm

ooooh! please say hello to antonio for me :-) for all of us! can't wait to read your follow up on this.

Lizzy
19/7/2014 12:47:50 pm

Elizabeth, I am so looking forward to meeting Antonio!

cheri link
8/7/2014 03:57:31 pm

Wow! this sounds like a great event!

Lizzy
19/7/2014 12:48:06 pm

It does, doesn't it Cheri : )

Eha
8/7/2014 03:58:53 pm

Oh Liz - peagreen with envy, of course!! Have followed the Commendatore from way back and had many a chuckle whilst scribbling down his recommendations. Promises to be a superb dinner, and actually not so expensive since it is a matching food and wine occasion. Oh, wishing won't get me there!! Hope for the morning signing/cooking the Canberra weather will not be amidst a cold line squall such as may be passing you just now and will hit here in some hours :( !! Enjoy! Enjoy! And hope the foot is saying 'I feel a bit better' every day!!

Lizzy
19/7/2014 12:48:29 pm

Thanks Eha... I do hope you are feeling chipper too! : )

Maureen link
8/7/2014 06:02:11 pm

Antonio's passion for good food can't help but inspire me every time I see him on tv. He might be sad but one teensy smile and I'm smitten.

Lizzy
19/7/2014 12:48:43 pm

Oh I hear you, Maureen!

ela@GrayApron link
8/7/2014 09:57:49 pm

I would love to have a glass of wine with Commendatore!

ela h.

Lizzy
19/7/2014 12:48:58 pm

Me too, Ela, I greatly look forward to meeting him!

Hotly Spiced link
8/7/2014 11:35:01 pm

I first heard of Antonio through Jamie Oliver. He has had a wonderful career and is a great talent xx

Lizzy
19/7/2014 12:49:11 pm

Yes, indeed, Charlie! xo

My Kitchen Stories link
9/7/2014 01:43:55 am

Yay, how great. You are so going to enjoy yourself. Hope your foot is healing well.

Lizzy
19/7/2014 12:49:30 pm

Thanks so much Tania... it is slowly... I am looking forward to this xo

Jennifer Milk and Honey link
11/7/2014 12:42:05 am

I love his honest approach to food and his passion for it.

Lizzy
19/7/2014 12:49:43 pm

Me too Jennifer.


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