Food in Tuscany
Offal in Tuscany: Not as awful as you think
Do you think offal is awful? Tuscany has a long tradition of using these sometimes discarded animal parts in dishes you actually might find delicious! The offal has its origin in the San Lorenzo market, in the heart of Florence’s city center. There are butchers, greengrocers, bakers, fish sellers and tripe retailers. Here you can …Read More
November 9, 2018
Food in Tuscany
Types of Olive Oil: this Quiz Finds the Best one for you
Did you know there are lots of different types of olive oil? Indeed, extra virgin olive oil comes in a range of cultivars and blends – think of cultivars as generating types of olive oil like different grapes make different kinds of wine. Each has its own flavors and is best with certain kinds of …Read More
November 7, 2018
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Wine Guide
Brunello di Montalcino: Discovering a Wine Zone
If I had to describe Montalcino in three words, I would choose uniqueness, history and tradition. The Brunello di Montalcino wine zone is one of Tuscany’s most famous terroirs, and it makes top quality wines. Here’s everything you need to know about it. The history of Brunello The picturesque village of Montalcino and its green …Read More
October 26, 2018
Italy Travel
Life in Italy: Common Misconceptions
Sunshine and pizza every day: dolce vita dreamers often have a certain perception of what they think life in Italy will be like, but that can differ wildly from the actual truth. As an 11-year local in Tuscany, here are six common misconceptions people tend to have about life in Italy. Italians eat pizza or …Read More
October 23, 2018
Wine Guide
How to Photograph Wine for instagram Success
If you love wine and sharing it with friends, these tips on how to photograph wine will take that sharing to the next level with great pics on Instagram.Read More
October 19, 2018
Food in Tuscany
Ribollita, the Classic Tuscan Winter Dish
With the first cold days, Tuscan restaurants start serving ribollita, the classic bread soup with beans and kale, substituting the summer favourite, pappa al pomodoro. This is our recipe for this warm comfort food, sign of the Tuscan winter. Ribollita: understanding the name Ri-bollita in Italian means re-boiled, re-cooked. This very name is the secret …Read More
October 9, 2018
Italy Travel
Eroica: the vintage bike race in Tuscan wine country
What must have it been like to pedal down the dirt roads of the past century, with no apple watch to track your progress, no spandex padded outfits, just the purity of the Tuscan air, the wind in your helmetless-hair as you whiz past rows of cypress trees… This is a feeling that the Eroica …Read More
October 1, 2018
Italy Travel
Florence Museum News: New Additions for Italy Lovers!
If you love art and Italy, chances are you’ve made more than one trip to Florence. Maybe you’ve seen the most important museums and so think you’ve seen it all? But the museum and exhibition scene in Florence is constantly changing: we’ve collected Florence Museum news, openings & renovations you’ll want to check out. Florence …Read More
September 20, 2018
Food in Tuscany
Leftover Wine: Tuscan tips on what to do with it
Leftover wine. It happens. Maybe after a party when your friends leave and you start tidying up the kitchen. Well, that glass or half bottle of wine can be the first ingredient for a new recipe and a (very) good excuse to invite your friends at dinner once again. Here are five clever ideas to …Read More
September 19, 2018
Italy Travel
The most beautiful Medici villas in Tuscany
The Medici villas, recently listed by UNESCO, are amongst the most precious gems of Tuscany. Find out more about their history and which ones you can visit here. In the 15th century Renaissance was flourishing in Tuscany. Many artists worked in the area creating magnificent masterpieces for the future, and there was one thing in …Read More
September 13, 2018
Italy Travel
Garfagnana: What to see in Secret Tuscany
When it comes to exploring Tuscany, most people focus on the art cities of Florence, Pisa and Siena before continuing their grand Italian tour. However, those who really want to enjoy the quiet glory that comes with its more secret escapes, head instead to places like Garfagnana north of Pisa and Lucca. Consider it a much-less …Read More
September 6, 2018
