To View Photos of Amy's Most Recent Lecture at the Egyptian Culture and Education Bureau in Washington, DC click on:
http://picasaweb.google.com/iei.community/AmyRioloECEB061808?authkey=pnd3XFAuTno
Cultural Workshops and Seminars:
Amy leads "Cultural Solutions Training Seminars" which take the guess work and culture shock out of working in the Middle East. She provides intensive training to business people travelling to the region so that they can orient themselves quickly and be more effective in the workplace.
Topics covered include cultural and business overviews, orientation, language basics, Islamic traditions, achieving objectives, and Q& A sessions.To schedule a class or a lecture, please contact Amy at amy@amyriolo.com.
Culinary Lecture Descriptions:
Amy is available for teaching or to lecture on culinary history, cultures, and traditions at colleges, universities, museums, festivals,embassies, places of worship, and various organizations. Amy will develop an original lecture and/or reception to complement and enhance your next cultural event.
Examples of potential class and lecture topics include:
The Shared Table: Exploring Egypt’s Multicultural Cuisine
The Evolution of Mediterranean Cuisine
The Italian Influence on World Cuisine
The Spice Trade: Trafficking Taste
Ramadan: Menus, Traditions and Recipes for the Muslim Holy Month
Incense and Spice: Arabian Cuisine and Hospitality
The History of Italian Cuisine
Arabian Influences in Italian Cuisine
"The Wine of The Arabs": The History of Coffee
An Imperial Kitchen: Moroccan Culinary History and Traditions