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JASPER’S NOVEMBER SUPPER CLUB

Una Notte in Maremma — A Night in Tuscany

Join Chef Jasper for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary cowboys of Tuscany, the Butteri, and the rustic cuisine of the beautiful Maremma countryside!

When most people think of Tuscany, they imagine vineyards, olive groves, rolling hills and charming villages. But there is another side of Tuscany, one filled with cattle ranches, rugged landscapes, centuries-old traditions and Italy’s very own cowboys, known as the Butteri.

The Maremma (pronounced mah-REM-mah) is a beautiful region of southwestern Tuscany stretching toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. For generations, the Butteri have worked this land on horseback, herding the famous Maremmana cattle, wearing their traditional wide-brimmed hats and carrying long wooden staffs called uncini. Their remarkable horsemanship and cattle-handling traditions are an important part of Tuscany’s cultural heritage.

This Supper Club is especially personal for Chef Jasper!

During his travels through Tuscany, Jasper had the extraordinary opportunity to visit the Maremma countryside, enjoy an authentic lunch with the real Tuscan cowboys and watch these legendary horsemen perform their traditional riding and cattle-herding demonstrations. It was an unforgettable experience, filled with wonderful food, fascinating stories and the genuine hospitality of the Tuscan countryside.

Now Chef Jasper is bringing a little of that experience home to Kansas City!

For this special November Supper Club, we’ll celebrate the hearty, honest flavors of the Tuscan countryside with a five-course dinner inspired by the traditions of Maremma. These are the dishes that reflect the spirit of rural Tuscany — simple ingredients, time-honored recipes, fragrant herbs, extra virgin olive oil and food meant to be shared around the table with family and friends.

FIRST COURSE — Ribollita Toscana

A traditional Tuscan farmhouse soup prepared with cannellini beans, kale, seasonal vegetables, rustic Italian bread and extra virgin olive oil. Ribollita means “reboiled,” a delicious example of Tuscany’s cucina povera, where nothing goes to waste.

SECOND COURSE — Pasta alla Butteri

A hearty cowboy-style pasta featuring ground pork slowly simmered with Italian tomatoes, garlic, rosemary and aromatic herbs, finished with freshly grated Pecorino Romano. Rustic, flavorful and inspired by the cooking traditions of the Tuscan countryside.

THIRD COURSE — Bistecca alla Maremmana

Tender grilled slices of beef seasoned with rosemary, garlic, sea salt and Tuscan extra virgin olive oil. Inspired by the cattle-ranching traditions of Maremma, where beef has been an important part of the local cuisine for generations.

FOURTH COURSE — Fagioli all’Uccelletto

Slow-simmered Tuscan white beans prepared with fresh sage, garlic, tomatoes and olive oil, accompanied by golden roasted potatoes. A classic farmhouse specialty and the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats.

FIFTH COURSE — Torta all’Olio d’Oliva

A traditional Tuscan olive oil cake delicately flavored with citrus, served with mascarpone cream and crisp Italian cantucci cookies. A sweet ending to our evening in Tuscany!

AN EVENING OF FOOD, STORIES & TUSCAN TRADITIONS

Throughout the evening, Chef Jasper will share stories from his travels through Maremma, his unforgettable lunch with the Butteri and the fascinating history of Italy’s legendary cowboys. Enjoy a special evening of cooking demonstrations, authentic Tuscan cuisine and the warm hospitality that has made Jasper’s a Kansas City tradition since 1954.