"Osmiza " means eight in Slovenian and indicates the days that Empress Maria Theresa of Austria had allowed farms in the province of Trieste to open their houses to sell the surplus of what they produced. Its institution dates back to the time of Charles the Great, the custom took root with the decree of Joseph II of Habsburg in 1784.Everything is home-grown, and they consume directly on the "farms " of the farmers, wine, eggs,ham, salami,cheese,in oil,sometimes sweets of their own production. You will be welcomed into rustic surroundings, set up with simple wooden benches and tables surrounded by green vineyards. Entering an osmiza is a unique experience, a plunge into the past, where you can taste in company and in a festive air the products of the territory.

Tour of "OSMIZE" typical locales in and around Trieste

I will guide you in the preparation of ravioli and tortelli with various fillings, just as the Italian tradition dictates, and then make our country's dessert of excellence, Tiramisu with cocoa and coffee. When the cooking class is over, we will sit down at the table to enjoy the dishes we have just prepared, accompanied by a good glass of local wine chosen especially for you!

Cooking class in Trieste: fresh ravioli and tiramisù

A choice intended for "proximity tourists," Austrians and Germans, for whom the Trieste menu would be too similar to the flavors they are used to enjoying in their parts.A menu that will include a taste of Trieste cuisine, but also flavors related to the traditions of Italy such as fresh stuffed pasta, dairy products typical of the southern regions, and spoon desserts characteristic of our end-of-meal dishes. It will therefore be a journey in "home cooking from the North to the South of Italy," filled with tales and stories that also enhance my Roman origins and my passion for the culinary traditions of our beautiful country. The menu will vary according to the season and is for a minimum of 4 people.