Pasqua in Sardegna (Easter in Sardinia)

Another Italian Supper Club with Massimo Bruno where he introduced us to Sardinia.

I have to admit that I didn't know very much about this island. Usually when Italians meet for the first time, we ask "What part of the boot are you from"? But Sardinia is that wonderful accessory that matches the boot, for woman, we would call that the perfect handbag.

The 2nd largest Island in the Mediterranean, Massimo wanted us to explore this beautiful island from pesce vernaccia to agnello zafferano and everything in between.

Of course, the supper club wouldn't be the same if Massimo didn't start flirting with us and serving his famous Focaccia. Once the guests took their first bite, they were hooked. But Massimo tells the crowd to pace themselves as he reads through the menu.

I've always said, the best thing about Italian cooking is the simplicity of it all - from the ingredients to how it's cooked. The one dish that stood out as my favourite is the pan fried mushrooms. Beautiful oyster mushrooms - breaded and fried in olive oil - your taste buds are in heaven with that first bite.

The "everything in between" included stuffed empanadas with meat and cheese, crostini melanzane, Tuna carpaccio, fregola with clams and malloredus with sausage and pecorino cheese.

The movie tonight playing in the background was Rimini Rimini and during the course of the evening Massimo did break out in a solo act - singing to his favourite Italian songs.

With every supper club, the end of the evening sees the crowd lean back in their chairs, holding their stomach and almost apologizing for the amount of food you just enjoyed. And once again, we all forget about dessert. You can hear the words "I just can't eat anymore" and then right in front of you is the Sebadas - fresh cheese stuffed ravioli with hot honey melting down the sides of the plate. And in less time that you could say you "couldn't eat anymore" - your plate is empty again.

Massimo and his hard working crew -Enzo and Giovanna, have given us a chance to sit down and experience an island that we may never see for ourselves, but can now truly appreciate.