Welcome

This Friendsgiving, experience the warmth of Tuscany in the heart of Palm Springs. MIRALON is proud to host a Tuscan Friendship meal and culinary experience, led by world-renowned chefs Sandra R Lotti and Alessio JM Da Prato of TOSCANA SAPORITA COOKING SCHOOL in Tuscany. Proudly sponsored by TEMECULA OLIVE OIL COMPANY, this unforgettable event will benefit FIND FOOD BANK, with all profits supporting their essential mission.

Saturday, November 22, 2025

THE MIRALON CLUB

Palm Springs, CA

AL FRESCO DINING 12-4pm

Guests will enjoy an interactive 5-course lunch where Chefs Sandra R Lotti and Alessio JM Da Prato will not only demonstrate each dish but also invite participants to join in-just as she does at her famed school in Italy.

MEET AND GREET 4-6pm

The Celebration continues with a relaxed "Wine Down" meet & greet at Miralon's stylish Mirabar, the perfect way to toast new friends and flavors

TICKETS $195 Per Person

Guests are encouraged to BRING FRIENDS and share in the feast, laughter, and giving spirit of the season.

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Menu

AMUSE BOUCHE

Pappa al Pomodoro

ANTIPASTI

Butternut Squash Flan

PRIMI

Tuscan Saffron Risotto

SECONDI

Tuscan Beer Braised Pork Shank OR Eggplant Parmigiano 

Sauteed Spinach

Garlic Roasted Potatoes

DOLCE

Classic Italian Tiramisu


Wine will be paired with each course

The Chefs

Sandra Rosy Lotti

 

Sandra Rosy Lotti is the owner and managing director of Toscana Saporita Cooking School. She frequently contributes to Italy’s most prestigious cooking magazines and conducts private cooking lessons when classes are not in season.  Sandra Rosy Lotti is known throughout Italy for her cookbooks on Tuscan regional cuisine: L’Anno Toscano, Sapore di Maremma, Dolci Toscani, A taste of Tuscany, La cucina della Lucchesia. She has also co-authored with Anne Bianchi, ‘Dolci Toscani’, the definitive compilation of Tuscan dessert recipes.  She has been a contributing writer for Intermezzo Magazine for 20 years. Every year, Lotti returns to the United States.  From New York to California, she has appeared a number of times at the James Beard Foundation House, The French Culinary Institute, La Cucina Italiana, Degustibus, Ocean Reef in Key Largo, Eataly NYC and Chicago, the Miami Culinary Institute. She created the menu for the Birra Moretti Launch in London and in NY as well. She collaborates on social media with Filippo Berio Olive Oil and Moretti Beer. These qualities, combined with her outstanding skill as an ebullient teacher make Toscana Saporita the perfect place for eager students to learn the art of Tuscan cooking.

Alessio John Matteo Da Prato

 

Alessio John Matteo Da Prato attended the Istituto Professionale G. Minuto in Marina di Massa from 2001 to 2004 (Tuscany – Italy).

Subsequently in 2005 joined an intensive professional culinary program in Pietrasanta where he specialized in baking and pastry. After having worked as a cook in local restaurants and at the prestigious Hotel Royal in Viareggio, Alessio joined the family run business, Toscana Saporita Cooking School, where he is one of the chef instructors and owner. When he is in the US, he teaches at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo (Florida) Eataly NYC and Eataly Chicago, Degustibus Cooking School (Macy’s – NYC). He has cooked and taught several times at La cucina Italiana in New York City as well as at the James Beard Foundation House in NYC and in Orange County, California. Alessio is the official baker and pastry chef at the school.

Sponsors

All Proceeds Benefit

Contact

Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Tuscan Friendsgiving Event. Please email us with any questions. Limited seating is available, so purchase your tickets today!

 See You At The Event! 

Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 

12-6pm 


THE MIRALON CLUB 

4097 Miralon Way 

Palm Springs, CA 92262  

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