Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Foodies

Food Lovers are always tough to shop for! Chances are they already have that perfect potato peeler you just picked out. They own the cutest little home countertop mixer, have eaten at 90% of the top 100 restaurants in Toronto, and in general already have every amazing gift idea you come-up with.

What we at Faema can almost guarantee they do not have is free reign over a 900 degree, handmade, Neapolitan oven. The FCA offers a fun, interactive and hands on learning experience with our Pizza Napoletana Classes. A three-hour evening course provides cocktails, technical knowledge and hands on experience making dough, dressing pizzas, and getting the chance to cook in the traditions of Napoli.

Gift certificates for the Faema Culinary Academy are just a click away making this the perfect last minute holiday gift for the food lover on your list! Be sure to check out our other pizza courses, as well as pasta, gelato, and barista courses and book your spot for the New Year.

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ICCO Christmas Party

Toronto – Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario members gathered at Faema Canada's showroom in Toronto for their annual Christmas party on Dec. 12.


An evening of prosecco, pasta, pizza and other culinary delights informally highlighted the rich history of family companies such as Olivieri Foods, Faema and Pizza Nova.

The Chamber's executive director, Corrado Paina, introduced Alain Locqueneux, general manager of Olivieri Foods, a company specializing in retail pasta products that has been in operation since 1957. Locqueneux spoke of the company's long history and commitment to quality. 

Faema Canada's Di Donato family, who provided the party's venue, were celebrating 60 successful years since founder Mike Di Donato started the business. Di Donato addressed the audience of about 100, recalling his start in the business and stressing the importance of family. 

The ICCO, which has operated since 1961, develops connections between its Italian commercial partners and local companies and investors, and promote the values of the Italian culture. The organization holds educational and networking events several times a year in the Toronto area, including Centitalia in November.

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