DETROIT (USA) (ITALPRESS) – The Consulate of Italy in Detroit, at the conclusion of the 9th Edition of the “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World,” expresses satisfaction with the celebration of Italy’s rich culinary heritage, with the goal of promoting Italian food traditions, the use of healthy ingredients and the role of the Mediterranean diet in fostering a balanced lifestyle for all ages and audiences that occurred during this week full of fun, immersive and educational activities, bringing the community together to savor the best of Italy. The week opened with a warm embrace of tradition and storytelling, in partnership with Dante Alighieri Michigan. Guests enthusiastically attended a screening of the film Big Night, a beloved work that explores cultural and emotional connections to authentic Italian cuisine. Participants brought dishes inspired by their own traditions, creating a lively potluck that celebrated the power of food in connecting people. The event highlighted the
deep connections between health, identity and tradition, highlighting the sense of community that arises around a shared meal. In partnership with the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, the city’s oldest soup kitchen, Italian culinary traditions were shared with hundreds of people in need. More than 400 meals,
inspired by the principles of the Mediterranean diet, were prepared by Consul Baistrocchi and her staff and served to people in need. The event highlighted the importance of the accessibility and generosity of Italian food culture. Professor Grazia Menechella gave a fascinating lecture on Julia Lovejoy Cuniberti’s role in adapting Italian recipes to American kitchens. The virtual session, attended by enthusiasts throughout the Midwest, showed the evolution of Italian cuisine in the process of merging with American traditions. In Michigan and Ohio, students immersed themselves in Italian culinary traditions through hands-on cooking lessons. From preparing Tortelli alle Spezie from the Silk Roads in Ann Arbor to mastering SpaghettiAmo in Columbus, these events engaged young people in discovering the art of Italian cooking, cultivating a love for fresh, flavorful ingredients. Tonight, the festivities culminate with the highly anticipated Italo-Apero-Disco at the Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit. More than 100 guests will immerse themselves in a silent disco experience while enjoying a delicious, healthy and tasty aperitivo. The ongoing “Radici” exhibition at the museum will provide the perfect backdrop for this dynamic evening of food, music and
movement: a modern twist on timeless Italian traditions.(ITALPRESS).
Photo: Italian Consulate in Detroit
