Food in Tuscany
Discover the most interesting restaurants and wine bars to enjoy travelling by the beautiful region of Tuscany
Food in Tuscany
Truffle Hunting in Tuscany: finding, cooking & pairing
Truffle hunting is a superb Fall activity, and something that is quite unique to Italy's Piedmont, Umbria and Tuscany regions. It's possible to go truffle hunting in Tuscany with Italy's largest truffle trader, Savini Tartufi. In their half-day experience, you'll find the famous earthen tuber and enjoy it prepared by … Read More
Food in Tuscany
Chestnut Recipes and Traditions in Tuscan Cuisine
Chestnuts have always been one of the most precious resources of Tuscan mountain cuisine. Let’s look at some chestnut recipes and the uses and traditions around this nut. Chestnut flour is one of the main ingredients of Tuscan mountain cuisine, from the Garfagnana to the hills above Pistoia, from the Amiata mountains to the Mugello. …Read More
October 9, 2019
Food in Tuscany
Schiacciata con l’uva: a sweet Tuscan bread for harvest season
September is harvest time, which makes it also the season of Schiacciata con l’uva, a delicious sweet Tuscan snack of the olden days. From the end of August through the beginning of October, you’ll see a fantastic seasonal treat appear in Tuscan bars and bakeries. It’s called schiacciata, but let’s not confuse this with the …Read More
September 5, 2019
Food in Tuscany
How to taste olive oil like a pro: 4 tips from Dievole
While wine tasting is a common activity, you might not know that a similar process is done with EVOO! Extravirgin olive oil tasting is an unique experience because it allows you to learn more about the aromas, the colors and the characteristics of a territory. With these handy guide you will be able to taste …Read More
June 27, 2019
Food in Tuscany
Misconceptions about Italian food: 14 irritating clichés
There are many misconceptions about Italian food. These clichés irritate Italians: food is serious business. Set aside those spaghetti & meatballs and read up! Italian cuisine—whether professionally procured or home-cooked—is a complex expression of a rich and multifaceted regional tangle. Generalising and leaning on clichés ticks Italians off. Here are a few examples that personally …Read More
May 16, 2019
Food in Tuscany
Wild Greens: Foraging and Recipes
Foraging and using wild greens is a tradition dating back hundreds of years and it’s not that easy. It takes time to search around narrow streets, under the olive trees and in the vineyards, but also the ability to recognize the edible wild greens and learn how to cook them to enhance their unique flavour. …Read More
May 2, 2019
Food in Tuscany
Easter Menu: What my Tuscan family eats for Pasqua
What do you eat for Easter? Giulia shares her Tuscan family’s Easter menu that mostly relies on family traditions passed down by her grandmother. My family is quite traditional when it comes to celebrating festivities with food. We have a collection of traditional Easter recipes that we make year after year. Sometimes …Read More
April 11, 2019
Food in Tuscany
Gluten-Free Pasta and Food in Italy: what and where to eat
It’s not hard to find gluten-free pasta or food in Italy despite what you’d think, with this being the land of pizza and pasta. Being diagnosed celiac or being sensitive to gluten is more and more common, and with that has come a greater awareness in Italy toward the needs of those who follow a …Read More
March 14, 2019
Food in Tuscany
Italian Cheese: 20 reasons to love cheese in every region
Italian cheese differs from region to region. That’s at least 20 different Italian cheeses, delicious formaggio, that characterize every part of Italy! Come on this cheesy journey with us. President and statesman Charles de Gaulle wondered how it could ever be possible to govern a country –his France– with more cheeses than calendar days. The …Read More
March 4, 2019
Food in Tuscany
Tuscan Cuisine: 12 Recipes you Have to Try in 2019
If you’re already a fan of Tuscan cuisine, probably you’ve heard of, or even tried, bistecca alla fiorentina and ribollita. But have you ever tried crostini neri? Or schiacciata alla Fiorentina, a typical Carnival sweet bread? We listed for you the 12 Tuscan foods you have to try in 2019, either on the streets of …Read More
January 17, 2019
