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Your Guardian Chef: Laura Giunta Tobin

The Seven Fishes: Myth vs. Reality in Authentic Italian Cuisine (A Stress-Free Guide)


Buona domenica,

This week, I am sharing the ultimate guide to mastering La Vigilia di Natale, the spectacular Italian Christmas Eve dinner.

I will guide you through the stress-free strategy that we (in the South of Italy) have used for a lifetime to manage this grand, multi-course banquet.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of preparing a large, authentic Italian seafood feast, this is the resource you need.

In my complete guide, you will discover:

  • How Italians Celebrate La Vigilia (and Do We Really Eat Seven Fishes?): I detail how we truly celebrate the meat-abstaining feast of La Vigilia di Natale and clarify if we have a strict seven fishes rules.
  • The Authentic Menu Structure: I outline how to spread the seafood across the entire evening, starting from the Aperitivo and moving through the Antipasto, Primo, Secondo, Contorno, and Dolce. I also share a rule of balance for choosing your dishes to ensure a menu that flows perfectly.
  • The Stress-Free Strategy: Learn how we manage the pace of the celebration by mixing courses that are make-ahead, cold, or require minimal last-minute attention.

Here is the link to start planning your best Vigilia:

Buon appetito,

Laura
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