Chianti Villages: Radda
Radda is one of those villages that will steal your heart! From its medieval history to its modern-day center for wine and tourism, it...
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Rebecca Gouttenoire
Jul 133 min read
Italian Risotto story – and a delicious Risotto with cacio, pepe, and crunchy guanciale
There are endless ways to cook up a great risotto. This is one of the best I've ever had! And it has NO butter!
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Jun 222 min read
What's Cookin'?! Pancake Pasta
Testaroli (plural) is a traditional recipe from the Lunigiana region in northwestern Tuscany and in that same area crossing the border to Li
Rebecca Gouttenoire
May 311 min read
After the reveal: Annette's checking out Campo Sasso
A few weeks after the HGTV reveal, our friend and stylist Annette Joseph (@annettejosephstyle) who has renovated a home in the Tuscan...
Rebecca Gouttenoire
May 172 min read
What's Cookin' at Campo Sasso?!
Here's a delicious recipe of Tortelli stuffed with Pecorino cheese served on a cream of cooked asparagus and raw asparagus garnishing....
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Feb 162 min read
Fixer to Fabulous - Italiano
I've met such amazing people over the years doing wine tours, it truly is magical! My husband, Pierre, for one. I already wrote a post...
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Feb 103 min read
Unveiling the secrets of Pasta
Pasta holds a revered place in culinary traditions worldwide, with consumption spanning over 200 countries. In Italy, pasta reigns...
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Jan 262 min read
Coffee culture in Florence with Serena
"Prendiamo un caffè?" – "Care for a coffee?" In Italy, anyone you encounter will probably extend an invitation for an espresso. Coffee,...
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Jan 212 min read
A Tuscan Fiasco
The word fiasco in Italian is equivalent to a fiasco in English, unless we're referring to the fiasco Toscano, the "Tuscan Wine Flask" —...
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Jan 143 min read
Wine Window Walk
If you've been to Florence or seen Stanley Tucci's "Searching for Italy" you've probably heard of Florence’s historical wine windows, or...
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Dec 16, 20235 min read
Featured Friend in Wine: Mary Shea
We at Grape Tours have a special approach to the world of wine. From the moment we started doing wine tours, we’ve always preferred to...
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Dec 5, 20236 min read
Italian sticky wines for Christmas & recipe for Cantuccini!
Christmas is getting closer and Panettone, Torrone & Cantuccini here are already piling up under the tree, ready to make their triumphant...
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Nov 10, 20235 min read
How to choose the best Olive Oil
Olive oil is sacred to Italians. It's not just an ingredient that is called upon in virtually all our recipes, it's a staple to have a...
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Jul 23, 20234 min read
7 Wineries in Tuscany to have DINNER IN THE VINEYARD
If planning your spare time or the next trip around food & wine is your favorite hobby, this is for you. Tuscany’s gastronomic delicacies...
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Jun 28, 20236 min read
Piemonte - the kingdom of Italian food & wine
Piemonte, or Piedmont, the kingdom of Italian food & wine
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Mar 14, 20232 min read
We're planting a vineyard!
Spring has come to Tuscany, and we're so excited to share the news of our vineyard with you! As you know if you've followed our...
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Feb 24, 20235 min read
Mugello - the small Burgundy of Tuscany
Tuscany is many things & we are often overwhelmed by the stereotypical images that this region can evoke; the staggering beauty, art &...
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Jan 18, 20237 min read
Sicily for wine lovers
Located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea & known for its greek temples, stunning beaches & unrivaled food, Sicily is the largest...
Rebecca Gouttenoire
Dec 29, 20225 min read
A Drunken Romance
The story of how we met Whenever I head out on a wine tour with a bunch of new people, I feel as excited as I was on my very first tour....
Rebecca Gouttenoire
May 24, 20223 min read
Finding your way in Italy
I can’t tell you how many people I’ve met through the years who are dreaming and hoping, or actually jumping into life in Italy. I can't...
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