Italian Pestos, Pears & Ricotta

With Chefs Brandi and Diego.

In this class, Chef Brandi will demonstrate how to make 4 Italian Pesto sauces which will be served with prepared pasta and shrimp crostini. Starting off with the traditional and classic Genovese pesto along with Italian versions of sun-dried tomato, pistachio and a citrus pesto.

You will also be introduced to Pere al Vino Cotte con Ricotta – a dessert made of fruit, cooked wine and cheese.

Allergy alert: NUTS –– Pine nuts, almonds, pistachio are used in this class.  SEAFOOD and SHELLFISH — Shrimp

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Italian Canadian Cultural Centre, 2629 Agricola Street, Halifax

Fee: $75 per person (HST included) Instructor: Brandi Babando and Diego Vignoli

Beverages: We do offer limited options for drink purchases for cooking classes hosted at the Italian Canadian Cultural Association – open to the community as guests. Payment via card only.

All registrations are final. We do not offer refunds or credits if you cancel or can no longer attend, for any reason, unless the Association cancels the class. Please ensure you understand our No Refund policy before purchasing your tickets.

Seats are limited – 10 tickets per class on a first come, first served based. Only tickets available for sale can be added to the cart. Before purchase please confirm that you have selected enough tickets for your party.