Basically, if you are on a diet, you can pretty much forget about Nutella Day and go back to your sad veggies. But, all Nutella lovers know that it’s not that easy to get over the thought of that delicious, creamy spoonful of Nutella chocolate. Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on February 5, 2010
Tuscany is home to one of the most-renowned carnivals in the country, Carnevale di Viareggio, a spectacular series of parades and the perfect opportunity to indulge in some of the traditional carnival sweets! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on January 12, 2010
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
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
November is the month of the olive harvest in Tuscany. This year the new olive oil is delicious: bright green and slightly spicy. Read More No Comments
Written by gloria on November 18, 2009
The fall is probably my favourite season. In Tuscany there is a wealth of delicious seasonal products: chestnuts, porcini mushrooms, white truffles, the new olive oil, and vino novello (the new wine). Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on October 13, 2009
I feel lazy tonight, so I have decided to share two recipes I have recently tried and liked: cipolle ripiene (stuffed onions) and biscottini al vinsanto (vinsanto flavoured biscuits). Enjoy! Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on September 27, 2009
My family has made its own wine for decades. I have many dear memories of the “vendemmia”, the grape harvest. For those who have no idea how the “non professional” grape harvest works, here is what happens in my family every year. Read More 5 Comments
Written by gloria on September 23, 2009
To celebrate our first wedding anniversary, we decided to go try a restaurant in a village nearby, La Locanda del Glicine in Campagnatico. We soon realized that with Locanda del Glicine first impressions just don’t work. An excellent choice for a special occasion or if you want to enjoy a top-scale meal in a lovely hilltop village in Tuscany. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on June 25, 2009
It was once very common to hear people talk of “pane e companatico”, meaning essentially “bread and whatever goes with it”. Bread has a central role in the Italian culinary tradition. In Italy there are 200 different types of bread which can be classified in 1500 subtypes. Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on June 15, 2009
If Keith of Velvet Escape ever asks me to write something about a “velvet moment”, well, this will be my story! Read More
An itinerary for a scenic drive in the inland areas of the Maremma, perfect also for walks, bike tours and horseback rides. Read More
Our friend Letizia, owner of the beautiful countryside home and cooking school Alla Madonna del Piatto, near Assisi, in Umbria, tells us how good fami Read More
When you are lucky enough to meet guests who truly appreciate what you have to give, it is a great feeling. And when the accommodation you offer is mu Read More
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