The Tuscany truffle area around San Miniato in Pisa province Every autumn hundreds of truffle lovers congregate in the ancient main squares of the towns to sample, judge and evaluate the many varieties of this so desired and costly fungus or tuber about which the great Brillant Savarin once said Read more…
Olive Oil History Homer called it “liquid gold.” In ancient Greece, athletes ritually rubbed it all over their body. Its mystical glow illuminated history. Drops of it seeped into the bones of dead saints and martyrs through holes in their tombs. Olive oil has been more than mere food to Read more…
After a morning of exploring Florence one of your most tantalizing decisions will be where to grab a bite to eat? As you explore the various corners in Florence you will find numerous ‘Ristoranti and Pizzeria” from which to choose. These Ristorantes are in the Piazza della Signoria. One may Read more…
The “ravioli pasta” is different from region to region, but the Tuscan ravioli are excellent! You can find them with tomatoes, with meat sauce, stuffed with cheese and vegetables, fish, mushrooms, truffle. There are many different sizes, round or square, large or small .. but you’ll never forget the ravioli Read more…
Bracali Restaurant is simply amazing! It’s a one of the best restaurants in south Tuscany coast. You’ll be fashinated by the place, the cooking and by the excellent service. It is not easy to sum up a chefs style in a single word. Sensations, traditions, culture, respect for the local Read more…