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
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
The oldest university botanic garden in the world and a peaceful place to hide from the crowds of Piazza dei Miracoli. Read More
Looking at things with different eyes can be surprising and rewarding, especially on a spring-like day. Read More
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