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 NOIR

perfect for delicate lamb dishes like

rack of lamb,

RIOJA 

Perfect for 

lamb schnitzel and cutlets 

CHIANTI

Perfect for fattier cuts of lamb

lamb with garlic and rosemary 

BORDEAUX

Perfect for 

lamb served simply with garlic.

Lancashire hotpot.

GRENACHE &SYRAH

Perfect for robust lamb dishes 

braised lamb shanks,

Moroccan tagines

lamb curries.

Resource Links: 

Canada Reads

Doctor vs Comedian

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