The sun is shining and with bank holiday weekends galore, lockdown restrictions lifting and a return to normality in sight, we’re pretty excited about what May has to offer. We can’t wait for you to see what we’ve got in store for this month, so why not take a peek at some of the things on our calendar for May!
Here's 5 Things We're Talking About this May...
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1. Mental Health Awareness Week in Aid of MindThis year, more than ever, millions of us have struggled with our mental health. As we look forward to making quality, offline connections around a table once more, it’s never been more important to encourage loved ones to speak their mind and make sure no one has to face this pandemic alone. That’s why £1 from each sale this Mental Health Awareness Week will be donated to Mind National Association for Mental Health (registered charity number 219830). If our contribution helps even one person during a moment of hardship, the whole Pasta Evangelists team will be grateful. |
2. Hosting (indoor) Dinner PartiesIt’s been a long year, I think we’d all agree, but the end is truly in sight now. With the easing of restrictions on May 17th indoor mingling with up to 6 people is allowed once more, and we’re already planning all the dinner parties we’re going to be hosting! I’m talking beautiful tablescapes, candles galore and, of course, delicious Italian food served with a healthy dose of Prosecco to wash it down!
If you’re planning on inviting over your friends or family for a long-awaited Italian feast, why not check out our comprehensive guide to throwing the perfect dinner party? Or take a look at our blog for lots of authentic Italian recipe inspiration.
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3. Amazing al Forno: Fresh Basil Lasagne from the Italian RivieraOur latest lasagne is seriously worth all the hype. The region of Liguria, in the northwest of Italy, has a vibrant coastline filled with bustling port towns and frequented by glamorous yachts, earning the area its reputation as the Italian Riviera. The towns and cities along this stretch of the coast are home to many exclusive restaurants, drawing the rich and famous from Italy and beyond. Many such establishments draw on the culinary heritage of Liguria for their inspiration, turning to classic staples of the region, such as focaccia and pesto alla genovese. The latter is a delicacy that we simply can’t get enough of, the combination of vibrant basil and earthy pine nuts is almost irresistible and this delicious Ligurian sauce has inspired our special lasagne.
Our beautiful basil pesto envelopes verdant green French beans, carefully layered between freshly rolled sheets of lasagne and wrapped in a velvety béchamel sauce, in this week’s Chef’s Special. The fresh impression this dish leaves on the palate evokes a spring evening in Liguria spent gazing out over the sapphire blue ocean, a brisk sea breeze grazing your shoulders. Indulge in our lasagne alla genovese and be transported to the moonlit riviera.
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4. Eating OutAs London returns to normality and people gather once again in restaurants across the city, we’re incredibly excited to visit some of our favourite restaurants once more. If you're looking for new places to try, take a look at our city guides for to find the best pasta near you!
However, if you're not comfortable dining out yet, or you weren't sufficiently quick off the mark when it came to making reservations, we're still here for you. Check out our weekly menu which features several new Chef's Special dishes each week! |
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5. Taste of Naples Gluten Free MasterclassIn this authentic masterclass, our pastia Roberta will teach you all the skills required to master gluten-free pasta fresca at home. Whether you're celiac, have a gluten-intolerance or are simply looking to advance your pasta skills, join this masterclass and learn how to create gut-friendly pasta alongside a classic gut-friendly puttanesca sauce!
Master a staple dish from one of Italy's most iconic cities, Naples. Puttanesca is a mainstay dish for locals and is a bold, tomato-based sauce, filled with plenty of garlic. Anchovies, traditionally fished in the Bay of Naples, give this sauce its signature deep, savoury taste. However, we've found the inclusion of fresh olives and capers, salty and savoury in their own right, is more than ample to give this sauce its characteristic flavour!
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