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Chianti Castle
It was a lovely, sunny Tuscan morning when we climbed into our small van and headed off to tour the world-famous wine country in Tuscany – Chianti. Winding through the roads that cling to the Tuscan...
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Wild About Asparagus in Tuscany (including recipe!)
Food in Tuscany is dictated by the seasons, constantly changing according to what the landscape presents. In Tuscany right now, for those in the know, it is possible to find wild asparagus growing in...
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Vegetarian Food in Florence: from meat to mmmm-eat!
Risotto with Zucchini/Courgette ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 7 A traditional vegetarian-friendly starter in Tuscany. Working your gastronomical way through the list of must-try food in Florence, you’re...
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December Slow Food Events in Italy
The silly season is a great for any serious foodie. This is particularly so in Tuscany, where the foods are wholesome, hearty and delicious. And with most foods still prepared in traditional ways,...
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Christmas in Florence: The streets are all decked out in pretty Christmas lights, the shop windows around the historical city centre sparkle with stunning decorations, the Christmas market in Piazza...
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Traditional Italian Christmas Sweets: Panettone, Panforte & Pandoro
Pandoro ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 Literally, golden bread. Panetone, Panforte and Pandoro are some of Italy’s greatest Christmastime traditions. The origins of these delicious traditional Italian...
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La Befana: 1 Wise Woman
At a time when most of us are already some days into our new year’s resolution of eating lighter and drinking less, Italians are gearing up for yet another feast! 6th January marks the Epiphany on...
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Food in Florence: The art of artichokes
Florence, as the capital city of Tuscany (and Italy in general), is foodie heaven. Really, that’s why we live here. The simple secret lies in choosing fresh in-season ingredients and not messing about...
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Women and Wine – Donatella Cinelli Colombini in Tuscany
In 1998, Donatella Cinelli Colombini took over the running of the family Tuscan wine estates, comprising Casato in Montalcino and Fattoria del Colle in Trequanda. She sought out a professional cellar...
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Italian Epiphany: eat, drink…and sweep?
If you’re looking for a great excuse to break any new year diet resolutions, head to Italy! 6th January is the Epiphany day, marking the date Jesus was shown to be the son of God. On this day, Italian...
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