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Dolci di San Giuseppe (3 Sicilian Cookies) with Ann Maloney

  • Florida Academy of Baking 1370 Florida A1A Satellite Beach, FL, 32937 United States (map)

Dolci di San Giuseppe (3 Sicilian Cookies) with Ann Maloney

Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 3:00PM - 6:30/7:00PM (Includes a traditional dinner of Pasta di San Giuseppe)

$179.00 Per Station (Suitable for Dynamic Duos- see below for more details)

Join Ann Maloney for an entertaining afternoon making three of her favorite Sicilian cookies and get a tasty history lesson to boot!

  • Amaretti (Almond Cookies)

  • Cucidati (Fig Cookies)

  • Reginelle (Sesame Cookies

Sicilian sweets are delicious any time of year. Each March, however, Ann Maloney looked forward to sampling traditional fig, sesame and amaretti cookies as she visited St. Joseph’s Altars scattered throughout her hometown of New Orleans.

Each March 19, St. Joseph’s Altars -- traditionally elaborate, three-tiered presentations of seafood, breads, pastry and citrus -- can be found in private homes, churches, community centers and even hotel lobbies, grocery stores and bars in U.S. cities where large Sicilian immigrant populations settled in the early 19th century.

In this immersive class, as you learn the step-by-step, cookie-making process, you’ll also hear the fascinating tale of the la tavola di San Giuseppe that began in the Middle Ages in Sicily, when that island nation prayed to the saint for relief from famine. On the saint's feast day, March 19, Sicilians still build altars in thanks.

We’ll make the cookies that you can then take home to share with family and friends as you regale them with the delectable details about this religious and cultural practice, which is rich in faith, symbolism -- and even superstition. Keep in mind: each of these cookies freezes beautifully as well.

This an ideal Dynamic Duo class to take with your friends, family members or a sweet girls’ get-together.

This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo types:

YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child

YES: Couples

YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)

*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day. (NOTE: This class you will make more than enough for two, so no Rock, Paper, Scissors necessary!) Don’t worry, we won’t stick you with some random stranger- if you want to fly solo, you’ll have the station (and all the yummy food) all to yourself!

We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we also provide all boxes/packaging.

Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing strong perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F. 

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