The traditions of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in our corner of Tuscany. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on December 28, 2009
Tuscany is also famous for the good food and drink, among which some of the most popular traditional Christmas sweets. My favourite Tuscan Christmas desserts are ricciarelli and panforte, but every area has its traditional recipe. Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on December 20, 2009
The tradition of presepe has ancient roots. In Italy the nativity scene was for a very long time the only Christmas decoration, and it is still a wonderful tradition today. Read More 5 Comments
Written by gloria on December 17, 2009
I finally feel ready for Christmas! Here is what happens in our family on Christmas day. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on December 14, 2009
We are finally renovating Casina di Rosa to make it prettier and more comfortable! Here is what is going on around here… it’s just a big mess at the moment! Read More 5 Comments
Written by gloria on December 9, 2009
December 8 is a national holiday. We celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is the real beginning of the Christmas holidays: let the celebrations begin! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on December 8, 2009
Monday was Slow Living day, and we celebrated it by taking a really slow drive in the countryside! Read More
I’ve been wondering for some time what makes one “feel at home”. Now I know what makes me feel at home in my home village. Read More
A cold day in Pisa, a slow morning for the guardians of the Leaning Tower! Read More
On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, so on the occasion I am giving this “virtual” mimosa flowers to my favourite wom Read More
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