Food

I’d endure the bite of a crazed llama in order to sample the cannoli: Holy Cannoli

You know what a cannoli is, right? No? How unfortunate for you. I’m going to make you an offer you can’t refuse. Let’s learn how to make some!

Where? At the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, from 5:45 pm to 8:15 pm. It only costs $55 per person to discover the savory joy of making home-made cannoli. Different shells, different fillings. Eat them on the spot or take them home.

“Tell me what a cannoli is before I punch you in the groin area!”

Okay, okay. Sheesh. Cool your jets. The minute I mention food and everyone starts acting like a herd of crazed llamas. Simply put, cannoli are Sicilian pastry desserts that originated in Sicily and are essential to that area’s cuisine. Cannoli have also become hugely popular in Italian American dining.

Cannoli are tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling that usually blends ricotta cheese and some combination of chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, Marsala wine, rosewater, or other flavorings.

Can you say yummy magnificent?

And what about the Reading Terminal Market, where all this wondrous cannoli creating is going to take place – what of it? Let’s just say if you go there once, you’ll be back. Mouth-watering aromas. Amish specialties. Fresh meats, seafood, and poultry. Unique hand-made pottery, jewelry and crafts from around the world. It’s an appealing hustle and bustle from the incredibly diverse people who populate Philadelphia’s historic farmer’s market.

If you can find the Reading Terminal Market, you’ll never be at a lack of things to do in Philadelphia. Location please. 12th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA.

If you’re interested in the holy cannoli cooking class, please call 215.922.1170 to register.

If you’re being attacked by a crazed llama, pretend like you’re dead.

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