A wine tour in Maremma
23 Aug 2010
A visit to three wineries to discover some excellent Montecucco DOC wines and some great local wineries.
“Antichi Mestieri”: Old Trades in Tuscany
14 Aug 2010
Can you believe that in Tuscany there are still people making agricultural tools with hammer and anvil? Or people making a living by making poles for vineyards? Well, there are. 96 of them to be precise.
Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany: A Slow Drive in Tuscany
25 Jul 2010
An itinerary for a scenic drive in the inland areas of the Maremma, perfect also for walks, bike tours and horseback rides.
It’s all about making friends
17 Jul 2010
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 much more than just a vacation rental, then it’s all about making friends.
So… there actually is lavender in Tuscany
08 Jul 2010
Some farmers are actually starting growing lavender in Tuscany and here are a few things I have discovered about it so far.
Lavender and Olive Groves
27 Jun 2010
The “Tuscan dream”. Are people’s expectations realistic?
A summer day in the Maremma
27 Jun 2010
Just the usual amazing day in this beautiful corner of Tuscany!
San Galgano Abbey and its warriors
13 Jun 2010
Good food in a nice setting, an interesting exhibition, a beautiful abbey in the Tuscan countryside and a monastery with a mysterious sword in the stone: the ingredients for a perfect Sunday afternoon near Siena!
Summer recipes: my favourite farro salads
01 Jun 2010
Spelt salads are my favourite summer food. You can invent as many as you wish with fresh ingredients. Here are my two favourite recipes.
What it takes…
30 May 2010
…to build the vacation rental home you would like for your own holidays in Tuscany, especially when that property means so much more than that to you. Where we are with the renovations of our Casina di Rosa.
