Terra Madre Day: Italian lunch + HK food talk
The global Slow Food network celebrates Terra Madre Day on December 10 each year – a day to promote food that is good, clean and fair, and to acknowledge the importance of the heritage and culture of local communities working to protect and promote such food. The Terra Madre network also represents union, conviviality and enjoying the fruits of the land. Terra Madre Day offers us all a chance to celebrate together, all around the world, on the same day!
This year our Hong Kong event will be an Italian lunch, reflecting the birthplace of Slow Food. One requirement of a true Neapolitan pizza is that it must be baked at 485°C for 60-90 seconds. (The longer the cheese stays under the intense heat, the more likely the milk solid will separate from the moisture, which causes rubbery cheese and a soggy pizza.) Osteria Felice, where our lunch will take place, has a state-of-the-art electric oven which reaches this temperature.
We are excited to have Ms Adele Wong as our speaker for the event. Adele has just published a book entitled Hong Kong Food & Culture: From Dim Sum to Dried Abalone. She will share with us the history and heritage of Hong Kong’s fascinating food culture. Her topics range from Yin Yang food theory, the impact of colonialism on cha chaan teng dishes, the origins of dim sum, dai pai dong and street markets. She was the former food editor of HK magazine.
Sharing lunch menu (may be changed without prior notice)
Starter – Grilled Octopus; Roasted Heirloom Cauliflower
Pizza & Pasta – Pizza Sicilian; Pizza Salciccia; Carbonara; Porcini Risotto
Dessert – Tiramisu
Coffee or Tea
Details
Date: 10 December 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Address: Shop 16-21, G/F, Hutchison House, 10 Harcourt Road, Central
Cost:
- HKD 380 per person for non-members, includes 1 year membership to Slow Food
- HKD 300 per person for Slow Food members