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25 North Avenue West,
Cranford, NJ 07016

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by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 days ago
What do pesto sauce, focaccia, and Christopher Colombus have in common? They are all from Genoa Italy!!!! So why not celebrate Columbus day by taking our Pesto Class on Oct.12. You will learn how to make focaccia and take one to bake it at home. You will also learn how to make pesto with a mortal and pestle and talk about several different types of pesto sauce. Whether you are a cook or not Colombus said "No one should fear to take on any task" so register now at www.learnitaliannj.com. #colombusday #pesto #cooking #homemade #onmytable #cookinglessons #italiancooking #italianfood #learntocook #genoa #downtowncranford
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 week ago
NEW CLASS ALERT!!!! KIDS PIZZA MAKING!! Who doesn’t love pizza. And how great would it be to make your own instead of calling for delivery! In this class we will learn how to make pizza dough and a focaccia dough.You will go home with a pizza kit and focaccia to bake at home. And hopefully learn some Italian word along the way. The class is for kids ages 6-10 and a parent must be present. Class is $35 a child and will last for approximately 1 hour. Class dates are Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31 & Nov. 14. IMPORTANT
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 week ago
Travel Tuesday: Bellissima Lucca!!! When I think of Lucca there are many things I want to say. The architecture, the beautiful Piazza’s, the city walls, the sophisticated people and it being the city of the famed opera composer Puccini all add to why I say Bellissima Lucca. Want to read more about Lucca go here to read my blog:https://ciaoamiciitaly.com/travel-tuesday-bellissima-lucca #lucca #travel #italy #italianvacation #discoveryitaly #alocalperspective #italianroots #bellissima #loveitaly #bucketlist #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 week ago
We've added more Mom (0r Dad) and Me pasta classes. The kids have the day off on Monday Sept 28 so it's the perfect time to make pasta. We've also added Saturday kids pasta classes as well. Register on our website (link in bio)before the classes fill up! #momandme #kidscooking #pasta #italian #makingmemories #downtowncranford #njmom #downtownwestfield #scotchplainsdowntown #italianamerican #italianfamilies
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 weeks ago
It’s Mangia Monday!! And we decided to try something sweet today. These are called Brigidini and look like potato chips but are really Tuscan waffles. At almost every fair, event and food festival that takes place in Tuscany, you will find these sweet treats, often made fresh, right in front of you. They are one of the oldest sweets still made today in Tuscany and have come to symbolize the region. Brigidini 350gr flour 120 grams of sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon of olive oil 1 teaspoon of aniseed 1 splash of vanilla 1 pinch of salt Beat eggs until
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 weeks ago
Kids can make pasta too! We are looking to add more kids pasta classes to our schedule. Would you be interested? And if so which would you prefer, an afternoon, evening or weekend? (All our classes are social distance and we wear masks. The picture of the cooked pasta was take at home) #homemade #kidscook #njisntboring #pasta #freshpasta #makingmemories #italianamerican #italianfood #funforkids #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #scotchplainsdowntown #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 weeks ago
There is nothing better for dinner then fresh homemade pasta! Come learn how to make your own with us. Even better, bring the whole family! We will have our pasta classes on Monday nights September-November. Link in bio to register @njmom #cooking #Italian #pasta #homemade #traditions #italianfood #italianpride #fromscratch #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #njisntboring #dontsithome #njdotcom #njmom
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 3 weeks ago
12 cases, three days and 120 jars later the tomatoes are complete!!! Filomena did 10 cases of tomatoes thru the machine and 2 cases of whole tomatoes. They finished at 9:30 last night but the taste is so worth it! Can you guess what they ate for dinner? #italianfood #italian #traditions #italianlife #tomatoes #jarringtomatoes #pastasauce #ciaoamici #oldschool #homemade #freshsauce #italianpride
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 weeks ago
Our Italian lessons start next week, have you signed up yet?? Whether you are a beginner or advanced we have the lesson for you. All of our lessons will be social distanced and we will be wearing masks. Each of the desks have been santized before you come in and will be again when you leave. Not comfortable with coming in person class, that's ok. We have had people Skype into the lesson from all over. Register today so you don't miss out!!!! Link in bio to register. Non vedo l'ora di rivedervi!!(I can't wait to see you) #italian #language #speakitalian
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 4 weeks ago
TRAVEL TUESDAY!! Have you been to Tuscany? Let us know where you went and what your favorite town was. Here is Filomena's..... When people come to me to plan their vacations in Italy, they usually want to travel to Florence and Tuscany (the most popular region in Italy). When people told me this, I was very confused because Florence is the capital of Tuscany, so I didn’t understand why people were referring to them as two separate places. Later, I released that non – Italians view Tuscany as the countryside, a place where there is only rolling hills, and delicious
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
It’s Mangia Monday!!! Today we are going to travel to Tuscany and try a Panzanella salad. It’s delicious and now is a great time to try it with all the wonderful NJ tomatoes available. Show us a picture of your salad! And check back tomorrow for my blog on Tuscany. Panzanella Salad 1 pound of stale bread (soaked in water and then drained) 1 pound of tomatoes 1 red onion 2 cucumbers Mozzarella (optional) White wine vinegar to taste Extra virgin olive oil to taste Salt & Pepper Chop the vegetables. Mix all the ingredients together. And enjoy! Buon Appetito.
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
We had so much fun at Mommy and Me yesterday. Amelia è stata bravissima learning her colors!! Classes start again the week of Sept 8. Hope to see you. #mommyandme #daddyandme #learnitalian #italianlanguage #makingmemories #italian #bilingualkidsrock #kidsclass #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #scotchplainsfanwoodnj #scotchplainsdowntown #clarknj #kidsactivities #njmom #ciaoamici #njisntboring #njdotcom
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
Register for our children’s classes today. We have classes from Mommy and me to teens. With so many school systems going to half day schedules Italian class is a great way to enrich your child’s education now while they have the time. Register on our website, link in bio. Classes start the week of Sept 8. #italianschool #italianlanguage #languagestudy #education #kidslanguage #italianlanguage #bilingual #languagestudy #languageskills #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #downtownscotchplainsnj #ciaoamici #garwoodnj #kidsfun #dontsithome #njfamily #njdotcom
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 1 month ago
Our updated website looks AMAZING!! (Link in bio)Make sure you take a look. We have a lot of new cooking classes included Pizza making at @massarsp . We also have the schedule for our Italian classes this year for both children and adults. Looking forward to welcoming our students back to Ciao Amici and hoping to meet some new ones. Now is the perfect time to learn a new language! #everythingitalian #italiancookinglessons #pastamaking #speakitalian #learnanewlanguage #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #scotchplainsdowntown #clarkdowntown
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Buon Ferragosto!!! If you haven’t read our post about Ferragosto you can read it here. https://ciaoamiciitaly.com/celebrating-ferragosto/ What will you do today? Head to the mountains? Take a ride to the beach? Let us know how you spend your day. #ferragosto #italianstyle #august15 #family #friends #tradition #italy #ciaoamici
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THIS!! Ciao Amici is teaming up with @massarsp Pizza in Scotch Plains, named one of the top 20 New Pizzerias in NJ (2019) and the #1 food to eat in NJ in 2020 according to NJ.COM! We will teach you the secrets of making the perfect Roman pizza. You will make your own pizza to take home and bake, enjoy a taste of a panzerotto (a savory turnover from southern italy), and eat two slices of Massa infamous pizza! And also learn some Italian words as we go along. Feel free to BYOB. Class
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Mangia Monday!! Today because it is so hot we thought we'd share a recipe to cool you off. This is a favorite dessert in Italy in the hot month of August. Especially for the holiday Ferragosto, a huge holiday in Italy on August 15. 1 cup water 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice Put the water in a saucepan and add the sugar. Boil until all of the sugar is dissolved. Add in the fresh squeezed orange juice and let it cool. Pour into a bowl and put in the freezer. Every 10 minutes or so break
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Come to our Open House on August 21 at 5:30 to meet our new Italian children's teacher Francesca. We can't wait to tell you about the exciting classes we have planned for children of all ages (from 1-12) this year. Sign up on our sign up genius Link in bio. Covid practices will be in place, seats will be social distanced and masks must be worn. This event is for parents only. #learnitalian #bilingualkids #speakitalian #educationenrichment #mommyandme #preschool #downtowncranford #downtownwestfield #scotchplains #garwood
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Ciao Amici is thrilled to introduce Francesca, our new Mommy and me and children’s class teacher. Francesca was born and raised in Milano, in the north of Italy. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Translation in 2016, and is currently enrolled in an online Master's program in Teaching Italian to Foreigners. Before coming to the US, she was an ESL teacher for both children and adults. Since coming to the US she shares her beautiful language and culture with whoever wants to learn about them. She has three years of teaching experience, and she loves what she
by ciao_amici_learnitaliannj 2 months ago
Register by tomorrow for any of our August classes and be entered to Win a golden ticket to the @cranfordtheater on August 5 to see Willie Wonka. Times and dates for all our classes can be found at www.learnitaliannj.com. Good luck! #downtowncranford #downtownwestfieldnj #scotchplainsnj #clarknj #italianculture #makepasta