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            Yesterday, it was our pleasure to participate in the Blessings In A Backpack fundraiser; a program that assists Central Florida’s underprivileged children with their school supply needs.  While the men played golf at the Lake Nona Country Club, the women were treated to culinary demonstrations led by Chef Brandon and Chef Matt. 

The afternoon began with Chef Brandon highlighting the ease of pasta-making for adults and children alike and how by its very nature, it brings the family together.  While Pastry Chef, Brian Cernell guided the ladies through a simple pasta dough recipe, Chef Brandon and Chef Michael Tully assisted the ladies with rolling garganelli pasta.  Next, the ladies learned how to fill and fold tortellini pasta, utilizing our Laughing Bird Shrimp farce.  Finally, Chef Matt demonstrated how to create an egg based carbonara sauce and how to prepare tortellini alla scampi.

The best part of course, was that these lucky ladies were also among the first to sample Prato cuisine!  They indulged on the Prato Meatball, Tortellini alla Scampi and traditional Garganelli Carbonara. 

Historically, Luma has valued its relationship with the community and has strived to support worthy causes.  Prato will uphold this same standard and we look forward to participating in the Cows N’ Cabs fundraiser later this month, to benefit Coalition for the Homeless. 

Chef Matt plating his Tortellini alla Scampi

Chef Brandon and Chef Brian guiding the ladies through pasta-making