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Brussels sprouts – our favourite! The Italian secret recipe to eating (and...
It’s no secret that Tuscan food is delicious. It’s also world-famous for being one of the few cuisines that is also good for you. But did you know that traditional Tuscan recipes can also produce...
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Pasta! Pasta! Pasta! Why an Italian meal without pasta is almost not a meal!
Pasta is the staple not just of the Italian diet, but the culture itself. Conversations revolve around it, familial relationships are formed around its production and consumption, special occasions...
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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,...
View ArticleAway from the manger: the Italian Christmas Tradition of the Presepio
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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Forking Out for Foreign Food: Best Restaurants in Florence, Italy
Nobody would doubt that food in Florence is anything but fabulous. That is true even of non-Italian eateries for those rare occasions in which you may wish to branch out to other cuisines at least...
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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 Food – best foods to try in Italy
One of the best ways to experience cultural immersion in Italy is simply to enjoy a delicious Italian meal! Each region of Italy has unique specialties that have evolved throughout the centuries to...
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How to spot a top restaurant in Italy
Italy can turn any food eater into a passionate food lover. All it may take is one lick of an authentic gelato, a forkful of hand-made pasta coated with the perfectly-paired sauce, perhaps a taste of...
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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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HUNCHBACK CARDI RECIPE: Italy’s ugliest & tastiest vegetable
HUNCHBACK CARDI RECIPE: Italy’s ugliest and tastiest vegetable The poor ol’ “cardi gobbi” – the hunchback cardoon – is perhaps one of the ugliest vegetables around. But it can be easily turned into...
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The simplest Tuscan fish recipe: baked sea bass
Delicious Italian fish recipe Cooking in Tuscany comprises making delicious traditional Tuscan recipes using a few simple and fresh ingredients. One great example is baked sea bass – Branzino. This...
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Italy recipe: how to make & use Pesto
Basil & Pine Nut Pesto(Photo from recepty.cz) “Pesto” normally refers to Pesto alla Genovese, made from fresh basil and pine nuts. It is commonly served coasting pasta and being a dish that can be...
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Easter Foods in Italy
Traditional Italian Easter treat – La Colomba (Photo kindly borrowed from ricette.giallozafferano.it) Each holiday in Italy is marked by special foods enjoyed as part of the celebrations. Easter in...
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Italian Pasta Recipe – spinach and ricotta cannelloni
A great dish for dinner parties, this Italian pasta recipe is super easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. There are two versions of this ricotta and spinach cannelloni recipe. One version of...
View ArticleEating gluten free in Italy
Travelling with a food intolerance (such as gluten) or allergy (like with celiac disease) is never easy. Visiting Italy and eating gluten-free might seem daunting, almost impossible, to some. The good...
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Top Tuber – Truffle Risotto Recipe
Delicious truffle risotto recipe As avid foodies in Florence, nothing excites us more than finding fresh truffles. In Italy, truffles are regularly sold from fool stalls at markets and fairs. Some...
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