Rog's Cookbook: Timeless Italian Desserts (in Slovenian)

In the Cooking Lab, we continue the workshop series From Rog’s Cookbook, dedicated to the basics of good and efficient cooking. Together, we prepare classic and iconic dishes and desserts, while learning the techniques that help dishes truly succeed. Special attention is given to important skills such as the proper preparation of meat and fish, making basic stocks and sauces, and other techniques that form the foundation of confident and creative cooking.

Some desserts never go out of style. Desserts that have been served for decades in Parisian bistros, Italian cafés and family-run restaurants remain a symbol of good technique, simple ingredients and timeless flavour.

In this workshop, we will explore classic Italian desserts and try out the techniques that have made them successful for generations. We will prepare zabaglione, semifreddo, granita, tiramisu, rum baba and a few other well-known desserts. Along the way, we will learn about creams, airy textures, frozen desserts and layered desserts served in glasses, while focusing on the balance between texture, flavour and presentation.

The workshop is suitable for anyone interested in retro desserts, Italian pastry traditions and the techniques behind simple yet refined desserts. No prior knowledge is required.

About the mentor
Kristjan Bezgovšek is a chef at TaBar in the renovated Center Rog in Ljubljana, where he works under chef Jakob Pintar, creating refined and innovative dishes from carefully selected local ingredients. With his creative approach and commitment to sustainable cooking, he inspires both culinary enthusiasts and the professional public.

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Participants should arrive 15 minutes before the program starts in the entrance hall of Center Rog. Please store personal belongings in the lockers shown by the mentor. Please be on time, as late entry to the lab cannot be guaranteed.

The program is conducted in Slovene, unless otherwise stated.

The program is intended for participants aged 14 and above, unless otherwise stated.

In case of cancellation, you will be notified two days before the scheduled start.

If you cannot attend, fees are non-refundable and the date cannot be changed. Participation may be transferred to another person if we are informed at least 24 hours before the start at kuhanje@center-rog.si

We look forward to your company and creating together!