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…
Thinking about my guests staying and the way they usually enjoy restaurants around my Villas, I have the pleasure to inform you that next summer you will find 2 new restaurants in Vorno… perfect for a fast and informal dinner after a full day tour arund Tuscany! Ok, just to Read more…
Tuscan summer nights are beautiful in themselves, but add a village festival in the cool shade of a Church or in an olive grove with a band playing music from 9 to midnight and the outdour of food coking – this is a recipe for magic. Go with friends and Read more…
There is a document dated 4 April 1782 in Lucca which makes a number of notable citizens responsible for inspecting various inns, including one called the Sant’Antonio. Without doubt, this is the present-day restaurant, the Buca di Sant’Antonio. (Buca is an old Tuscan word meaning a tavern or inn.) Sometime Read more…