The National Organization of Italian American Women, Greater New York Region and the Staten Island Network and Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden will present Giardino Toscano, Erbe Mediterranee e Cultura Del Cibo, Tuscan Garden, Mediterranean Herbs and Food Culture. The event will take place on May 15 from 5:30 to 8:30pm at the beautiful Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden located at 1000 Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. Tickets are $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Advance registration is required and spaces are limited.
Join NOIAW members and friends for this co-sponsored cultural event that integrates and presents three central contexts: gardens, herbs and cuisine. A private tour of the Richmond County Savings Foundation Tuscan Garden, an exquisite formal garden modeled after the grounds at the Villa Gamberaia in Florence, Italy, will be led by a Snug Harbor educator.
Rossella Rago, host of the Cooking with Nonna show and author of the “Cooking with Nonna” cookbook will provide a hands-on presentation, emphasizing Italian heritage. Skye Suter will present the history and food culture of Mediterranean herbs.
Light refreshments will be served. Gentlemen are always welcome. For more information, please call the NOIAW at 212-642-2003 or email to [email protected].
