What is Lardo di Colonnata? Lardo di Colonnata is a true Italian heritage food; (it is very unfortunate that non-Italians will generally confuse the name with simple lard, which is far from the truth). This product is a deliciously seasoned, cured slab of pure fat from the back of the pig, which has been cured […]
Lardo di Colonnata….a taste of the Good Fat Read Post »
Lucca has such a lot to offer visitors! This lovely town is one of Tuscany’s most outstanding medieval walled towns and a walk around the almost completely intact 4km stretch of ancient fortifications will transport you back in time, as well as help you work up an appetite for some of the lovely Tuscan food
3 Reasons why Lucca is a Visitor’s Delight Read Post »
San Gimignano and its surroundings are well worth a visit to enjoy both historical monuments and taste great wines. This town situated on the Via Francigena represents a pleasant stop for pilgrims directed to Rome in the Middle Ages and present visitors looking for ancient medieval towns in Tuscany. Discover the medieval heart of
Is San Gimignano worth Visiting? Read Post »
The Val D’Orcia (Valley of Orcia) South of Sienna is the absolute epitome of what we all expect Tuscany to look like … a landscape of green valleys surrounded by rolling hills and a horizon punctuated by rows of lonely cypress trees. You really should take the time to visit this beautiful area of Tuscany
Pecorino di Pienza – tour the jewel of the Val D’Orcia Read Post »
Tuscany food has always been considered as ‘cucina povera’ or ‘cuisine of the poor’ closely interconnected with peasant traditions. The poor roots of this cuisine though caused by the poverty of the people of this region in the past, today has become the land of superb food and wine. The Art of Cucina Povera –
Tuscany Cooking – A Time When Poverty Has Become The Great Culinary Invention Read Post »
How to cook the Italian t-bone steak Bistecca alla Fiorentina to perfection. Italian cuisine is not just about carbs such as bread, pizza and pasta but we have aslo good meat dishes. In Particular in Tuscany we find the Bistecca alla Fiorentina a meat dish from Florence, a massive t-bone steak that should be at
A culinary tour of Florence gastronomic tradition – Bistecca alla Fiorentina Read Post »