Peter Pez, chef extraordinaire, will be showing us how to make delicious cannoli.
Cannoli are traditional Sicilian pastries consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling, typically made with ricotta cheese. They are a popular Italian dessert, often enjoyed with toppings like powdered sugar, chocolate chips, or candied fruit.
Cannoli boasts a history deeply intertwined with Sicily's cultural and historical influences, particularly from the Arab domination. It is believed to have originated in Palermo and Messina during the Arab rule of Sicily (9-11th centuries). While the exact origin story varies, legends often link it to the harems of Arab rulers, where women are said to have created the pastry as a symbol of fertility and celebration. The dessert evolved over time, with nuns also playing a role in its preservation and popularisation.
So join Peter Pez as he shows us how to make this mouth-watering desert.
Bring a container to take your Cannoli home with you.
Full address provided on registration. It's about 20 min walk (1.5km) from Denistone station. Various buses from other stations go closer.
