On Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14, Jesolo is preparing to devote the entire weekend to spices, their aromas and the uses they have in various areas, in gastronomy, liquor/mixology but also in the area of wellness and perfumery.
The two days will be based in Mazzini Square with many events to choose from such as the exclusive market-exhibition with the presence of spice sellers and wholesalers, educational workshops, tastings, masterclasses and much more.

A packed program that will start at 10:30 am:

• Exhibition: “The Magic of Spices from the Serenissima to the Present Day.” The exhibition presents more than 40 types of flavors and blends, from the best known to the rarest and most precious.
• Sensory Workshops: conducted by experts, who in a guided visual and olfactory journey will explain the properties and benefits of spices. Ancient Venetian blends (sweet, and strong) will be re-enacted in comparison with those of today.
• Mixology Masterclass: bartending experts and Jesolo’s best bartenders. Various types of spices will be presented both in mixing and in purity with natural infusion and “Cbt” techniques.
• Barbecue: will feature grillers and an expert who will explain how to prepare and use Rab and conce for meat and fish. Spiced beers will be paired.
• Chili Eating Contest, by Jack Pepper Group and featuring the European Champion.
• Tastings: throughout the two days and including spicy desserts, ice creams, pevarini, pampetati, and stomatic liqueurs.
• Workshop for children: “Open sesame,” by expert associations to introduce the youngest to the world of aromas through play.
• Cultural meetings: “By a Fistful of Spices. What they are, where they come from,” by Carla Coco, gastronomy historian, and Giampaolo Castellan, importer and expert.
• The Caravan of Spices: a sensory experience to immerse oneself in the esoteric dimension of spices.