Saturday, November 22, 2025
THE MIRALON CLUB
Palm Springs, CA
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.
The Celebration continues with a relaxed "Wine Down" meet & greet at Miralon's stylish Mirabar, the perfect way to toast new friends and flavors
Guests are encouraged to BRING FRIENDS and share in the feast, laughter, and giving spirit of the season.
Pappa al Pomodoro
Butternut Squash Flan
Tuscan Saffron Risotto
Tuscan Beer Braised Pork Shank OR Eggplant Parmigiano
Sauteed Spinach
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Classic Italian Tiramisu
Wine will be paired with each course

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 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.
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