Join Mark Bello, chef/instructor of Pizza a Casa in the brand new, beautiful cooking class kitchen of NYC’s renowned Great Performances for 4 hours of hardcore pizza making and tasting! Yes, you can make incredible pizza inyour home kitchen and here’s where you’ll learn how. You’ll start with makingyour own dough, then go step by step to understand each and every technique for creating the perfect pie. You won’t believe your taste buds and your local pizzeria may soon start wondering where you’ve been!Topics covered include: secrets of the sauce; forming the perfect crust; dressingfor success: exciting toppings and embellishments from classic combos to someunexpected, unforgettable matches; and much, much more! April 5, 2008 1:00 to 5:00 PM limited to 12 studentsNote: for this class all students will receive their very own pizza peel to take home!

"Mark can attest that the only thing I could say the first night I had his pizzas was, "Oh my gosh, this is like, REAL pizza!" Since then, I've learned that it's even better. Before that night, I had never seen anyone master the art of making pizza at home. Now, I'm not only a believer, but I'm a pizza maker, myself. Mark is truly detail-oriented-- and you see this in his perfect crusts, innovative toppings, and careful instruction. Learning how to make pizza from Mark has been hands-down one of the most rewarding culinary experiences I've ever had." Nora SingleyClassroom Coordinator, Murray's Cheese 2005-2007

“Pizza a Casa is one of those rollicking experiences that is sure to win the gastronomical affection of both food geeks and non-foodies alike. Mark Bello is utterly and completely in love with pizza, almost intoxicatingly so. I swear he doesn't spike the sauce, but don't be surprised if you come away a pizzaholic yourself.” Anne Saxelby, Owner, Saxelby Cheesemongers

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