In the paradise of ancient fruits: preserve, transform, taste. Discover, in detail, the two experiences offered by the Pomona Gardens and book yours.
Let’s learn how to make “fichi maritati” in the heaven of ancient fruits
Collection, preparation for drying and use of dried figs —
min 6 pax
Cost: from 6 to 9 people €60 people; from 10 people €50 people
Children: up to 6 years free; up to 12 years €20 pax
Interpreting: €35 / h
4 hours, from 9:00 to 13:00. Every day except Thursday. A unique occasion to be at the botanical conservatory “ I giardini di Pomona” to learn together ancient techniques of preparing the typical “ fico maritato”: dried Figs filled with almonds and lemon zest. The day will begin with a walk among the Figs, tasting all sorts of different varieties and harvesting straight from the trees the best ones for drying purposes. Under the shade of the pine trees we will than learn how to cut and open Figs and arrange them on “sciaie”, the traditional trays for drying. Finally, we will fill dried Figs with roasted almonds and lemon zest.
| Products | Fichi maritati |
| September | The period in which the cooking class takes place runs from 1 to 30 September. |
| Spoken languages | The experience is suitable for an international audience. Spoken languages are: French, English. |
| Reservations | Reservations must be made 30 days in advance. |
The art of preserving fruit
Harvesting, tasting and fruit preservation techniques — min 6 pax
Cost: from 6 to 9 people €60 people; from 10 people €50 people
Children: up to 6 years free; up to 12 years €20 pax
Interpreting: €35 / h.
4 hours, from 9:00 to 13:00. Every day except Thursday. The day will begin with a walk in the gardens in search of ripe seasonal fruits that we can collect and taste guided by one of the conservatory’s expert collaborators. Depending on the type of fruit, its degree of ripeness and the abundance of the harvest, we will choose the type of transformation to be carried out.
| Products | Jams, jellies, juices and fruit leather. |
| July – September | The period in which the cooking class takes place runs from 01 of July to 30 of September |
| Lingue parlate | The experience is suitable for an international audience. Spoken languages are: French, English. |
| Reservations | Reservations must be made 30 days in advance. |
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