January 2008
Nancy will be at Central Market Stores in Texas for a week.
April 28 - May 8, 2008
Turkey
Viking Life Tours Worlds of Flavor
The crossroads of Europe and Asia, Turkey is a culturally fascinating
country whose brilliant and eclectic cuisine is just starting to be
appreciated by Western chefs. This two-week tour begins in Istanbul,
and explores the aromas and flavors of Turkey’s three regions. From coffee houses to Ottoman feasts, we’ll experience centuries-old
dishes and traditions. We’ll visit with contemporary Turkish chefs to
learn the secrets of kibbe, kebabs, yogurt, and buttery Middle Eastern
sweets. And we’ll stroll through modern markets and ancient bazaars to
get a close look at the remarkable ingredients and people that make
Turkish cuisine so extraordinary.
View itinerary and details.
October 12-22, 2008
Emilia to Piemonte
Viking Life Tours Worlds of Flavor
From the red cow pastures of Parma to the truffle-scented hills of the
Piemonte, we’ll plunder the culinary treasures of northern Italy’s Po
Valley. We’ll taste true parmigiano reggiano and sample exquisite
salumis. As a traditional sfoglina rolls her dough thin enough to read
through, she’ll explain the intricacies of hand-rolled egg pastas like
tagliatelle and tortellini. Then we’ll set off into the woods of Colli
Bolognesi and the hills of Piemonte to hunt for truffles and wild
mushrooms. We’ll also sit down with the chefs at Academia Barilla’s
brilliant new Parma facility and taste wines with the masters of Barolo
and Barbaresco.
View itinerary and details.
October 26-November 4, 2008
Tuscany, Italy
Viking Life Tours Flavors of Tuscany and Umbria with Nancy Harmon Jenkins: Green Oil, White Truffles, and Brown Mushrooms.
No two places in the world are as renowned for producing food,
wine, and olive oil as Tuscany and Umbria. Nancy Jenkins, who has
enjoyed living in her Cortona farmhouse for the past 25 years, will
introduce us to her favorite growers and their families, markets,
butchers, bakers, artisanal cheese makers, and special friends during
this mouth-watering culinary adventure. We will be based in the southern part of Tuscany for the first part of
the trip, then move to a charming hotel in Umbria for the last few days
of the tour. This will be the perfect time of year to enjoy an
epicurean harvest of mushrooms, truffles, and olive oil on this once in
a lifetime adventure.
View itinerary and details.
2007 Events:
June 21, 2007
Portland, Maine
Rabelais Books
Nancy Harmon Jenkins presents her latest release Cucina Del Sole.
July 18, 2007
New York, NY
The James Beard Foundation
Nancy Harmon Jenkins, author of Cucina del Sole: A Celebration
of Southern Italian Cooking, guides you through the foods and regions
of Italy and shares the knowledge she has accumulated in her 30 years
of exploring. 12 noon to 1 p.m., James Beard House 167 West 12 Street
(between Sixth and Seventh Avenues). Free for students with a suggested
donation of $20 for non-students. Cucina del Sole will be available
for sale by Mobile Libris. To RSVP please contact Colleen Vincent at
212.627.2308.
September 15, 2007 (1:45-4pm)
Camden, Maine
Maine Fare Presentation: Secrets of Maine Food Writers
Some of the hottest food writers on the scene today live in
Maine. Several of them will be participating in this lively panel
discussion. Popular cookbook authors Kathy Gunst, Nancy Harmon Jenkins,
and Michael Sanders are among the panelists who will explore what it
means to be a Maine food writer. What are their food memories? Who
inspired them? Whether you hope to be a food writer or simply want to
hear their stories and share cooking tips, join us for this insightful
panel discussion. Followed at 3:30-4:00pm Nancy Harmon Jenkins will be
signing copies of Cucina del Sole: A Celebration of Southern Italian
Cooking, The Essential Mediterranean, Flavors of Tuscany, Flavors of
Puglia and The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook.
November 29, 2007 (6–8 pm)
Boston, MA
Boston University: Food Wine and Art Programs
Cucina Del Sole with Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Nancy Harmon Jenkins cookbook author and contributor to The New
York Times and Food and Wine, will share her thirty years of experience
researching the food and culture of Italy - specifically Mezzogiorno,
or south: Sicily, Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia, and Campania. Food from
this region is full of flavor, drawing on the Mediterranean triad of
wheat, vines, and olives.Nancy will demonstrate how to make the most of
these ingredients, while introducing the culture that surrounds each
dish. You will try all of her food, paired with Italian wines selected
by Helen Gallo Bryan of Winebow, and leave with a copy of Jenkins’ new
cookbook, Cucina Del Sole: A Celebration of Southern Italian Cooking.
Register online.
