Christmas Eve's Feast of Fishes

This is a live, interactive, hands-on cooking class held online via Zoom. See our event policies at the bottom of this webpage.

In preparation for the riches of the Christmas table, Italians traditionally consume an all fish meal on December 24th. Though light on the palate, this menu is bursting with flavor! This Christmas Eve meal varies based on each family's access to the coast and the availability of what the sea has to offer, so each family has their own traditions and recipes. Join Viola Buitoni as she shares some of the delicious flavors from her own childhood Christmas table!

MENU

Calamari e piselli - Braised calamari with peas

Tortino di acciughe e verdure - Anchovy and vegetables casserole

Pesce di mercato all'acqua pazza - Market fish in Tomato Broth

The Equipment and Ingredient List for this class can be found here.

The recipe packet, as well as the prep list can be found here.

This menu contains the following common allergens: Fish, Shellfish, Dairy, Wheat. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

If you’re new to 18 Reasons Online, please read this guide: How to Take an Online Class at 18 Reasons. Five calendar days before class, 18 Reasons may decide to cancel this class if not enough tickets are sold. We will notify registrants by email about cancellations.

Viola Buitoni, chef instructor and food writer, was born in Rome and raised in Perugia, Italy. With stories and knowledge from six generations, her dishes cross the best of California agriculture with the finest Italian food imports. After moving to the US to attend NYU, Viola started Buitoni & Garretti, a catering kitchen and Italian fine foods shop in New York City. She later moved to San Francisco where she began lecturing and teaching Italian food tradition workshops at the SF Italian Cultural Institute and Italian Consulate. She teaches Italian cooking at 18 Reasons, The Civic Kitchen, and Milk Street year-round, and at the Puglia Culinary Center in the summer. In October of 2021, she will lead an immersive fall foraging workshop in Le Marche. She is a regular contributor to La Cucina Italiana US. She lives in the Mission District with her husband, son and tiny dog.

_{Photo credit: Viola Buitoni}