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LOCATION
Experience a special week or weekend cooking with Rosina
and Rita in Cividale, one of the most characteristic and
historical towns of Friuli, only about one-hour drive
from Venice and 20 minutes from Slovenia.
Founded by Julius Caesar in 54 b.C., Cividale is truly an
enchanting little gem in the region's eastern foothills,
known for its famous Devil's Bridge, mysterious Celtic Hypogeum,
ancient Lombard Temple as well as its lively atmosphere
that you can breathe strolling around the narrow cobble
stone streets leading to the enchanting Main Square. Cividale
is also the capital of the Colli Orientali wine district,
and therefore well known for its top wines, great food (Gubana
is a delicious local speciality, a type of strudel with
apples, pine seeds, raisins and grappa) and close position
to the finest wine cellars of the region!
COOKING LESSONS
Depending on the number of participants, cooking classes
take place either in the welcoming and equipped kitchens
of Rosina's and Rita's charming home near the town center
(2-4 participants) or in the spacious kitchen of a nearby
beautifully restored country cottage with a nice orchard
garden and splendid views over the Matajur mountain, the
Natisone valleys and the enchanting countryside (5-10 participants).
All classes, limited to 8-10 participants, are hands-on
and last approximately 3 hours, followed by lunch or dinner.
Meals feature foods prepared during class and consist of
three/four courses accompanied by local wines. Following
the true Italian way of eating, all meals are prepared using
fresh ingredients and what is available in season.
COOKING TEACHERS
You'll cook with Rosina and/or Rita, two delightful ladies
and excellent home cooks that will teach you how to prepare
typical Italian and Friulian recipes.
Rosina began cooking at the age of 15, when she started
helping in the kitchen of her aunt's hotel-restaurant. Today
she is very passionate about sharing the many classic Italian
and traditional Friulian recipes passed down to her from
her family.
Rita is a self-taught, enthusiastic home cook with
formidable cooking abilities as she is able to combine fresh
ingredients, simple preparation and a harmonious blending
of ingredients to bring out the natural flavors of food.
ACCOMMODATION
Guests can stay at the charming B&Bs owned by the
cooks, or they can choose among a wide range of other accommodations
conveniently located in the town of Cividale and surrounding
areas (lovely country houses, elegant apartments and antique
palaces in the city center, charming villas in the town
outskirts). They are all very nice and with private bathroom
facilities, but be aware that they do not offer features
of a hotel, such as daily maid service, room service, room
safes, etc. On the other hand, all the owners live on the
properties, ready to make you feel at home.
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