April “Sagre” and festivals in Tuscany
07 Apr 2010
It’s that time of the year already! A list of interesting April fairs and festivals in Tuscany!
Minestra di Pasta e Fagioli
27 Mar 2010
The politically incorrect guide to Italian cuisine… for bad housewives and lazy slackers like me.
Eco-Tuscany: Fresh milk from the cow to your table
27 Feb 2010
The milk stores are back: milk is cheaper, tastier and good for the environment.
My 35th birthday in Pisa. Playing tourist in my own city.
26 Feb 2010
The day I decided that the best way to celebrate my 35th birthday was to go out and take a vacation in my home city.
Nutella day when you’re on a diet…
05 Feb 2010
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.
Carnival in Tuscany
12 Jan 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!
Typical Tuscan Christmas sweets
20 Dec 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.
Christmas is almost here!
14 Dec 2009
I finally feel ready for Christmas! Here is what happens in our family on Christmas day.
The olive harvest in Tuscany
18 Nov 2009
November is the month of the olive harvest in Tuscany. This year the new olive oil is delicious: bright green and slightly spicy.
The delicious autumn products of Tuscany
13 Oct 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).
