Show notes
This little Lamb went to market...On today’s episode Ali Hassan and Marco Timpano celebrate the religious fasts during Lent and Ramadan. This leads to many different wonderful conversations of the different foods that are associated with each religious celebration. The breaking of the the fasts as well as the celebration of Lamb, including what wine pairs best with various lamb dishes. Hold onto your hats and enjoy this episode. A Sneak-Peek:[00:30] Marco give Ali a compliment for his work on Canada Reads.[3:00] Marco continues the praise for Ali with his podcast Doctor vs Comedian. [9:00] Fasting for Lent and what Lent is all about.[13:20] Turkey is a thankless beast.[28:00] Ali describes some great food items to break his Ramadan fast with.[34:10] Zeppole di San Giuseppe and the importance of March 19th and how it relates to this sweet treat and Easter.[36:00] It gets fishy as Marco talks about Good Friday. [38:00] The Sad tale of the Italian Chocolate Easter Egg.[43:07] Ali explains Eid.[47:04] Marco explains Fichi di India[48:00] Lamb hits the plate and we talk about the wine to pair with it:PINOT NOIRperfect for delicate lamb dishes likerack of lamb,RIOJA Perfect for lamb schnitzel and cutlets CHIANTIPerfect for fattier cuts of lamblamb with garlic and rosemary BORDEAUXPerfect for lamb served simply with garlic.Lancashire hotpot.GRENACHE &SYRAHPerfect for robust lamb dishes braised lamb shanks,Moroccan tagineslamb curries.Resource Links: Canada ReadsDoctor vs Comedian Connect with us on:Twitter: @podisdelciousInstagram: This Podcast is DeliciousWeb: thispodcastisdelicious Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.