Pasticceria 101: A Primer on the Art and Language of Italian Pastries

Italian food is one of the most popular cuisines around the world, from beloved pasta dishes to the ultimate crowd pleaser, pizza. Despite this global popularity, Italian pastries are woefully overlooked in the culinary world. In this session, you’ll learn about the rich history, origins, and regional diversity of Italian pastries, get an in-depth look at Italian baking vocabulary and techniques, and learn how to translate highly technical baking terminology in recipes and menus. Whether you’re translating for professional pastry chefs or simply want to better understand a menu, you’ll leave this session ready for a cannolo!

About presenter: Kelsey Trotta is an award-nominated culinary, media, and marketing IT, PT, FR, and ES>EN translator. She specializes in translating the language of pastries and helping language professionals harness the power of style to increase their clientele and earning potential. Her previous clients include Google, A-list celebrities, Christopher Kimball's Milk Street TV, Fendi, National Geographic, The New York Times, InterContinental Hotel Lyon-Hotel Dieu, and the Center for Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law at Stanford University. For more information, you can visit her website at www.trottatranslations.com, Instagram at @trottatranslations or @themodelinterpreter, or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-trotta-translates/

ITI Network member: Free

ITI member fee: Free

Non member fee: Free

Location: Online - Zoom 

Contact name: Ophélie Guenaud

Contact email: [email protected]

Contact number: 0613644133

Booking closes: 15 April 2026

Additional Informations: Please contact Ophelie Guenaud to register