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Dec 123 min read

The Fascinating World of Truffles

The Market Mystique Truffles are as elusive as their ephemeral aroma. At the annual November truffle market in San Miniato, famed for its...

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!

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...

Sep 22, 20203 min read

See how Balsamic vinegar is made

Have you ever tasted balsamic vinegar? I mean, the real stuff?! I'm asking the question because I believe that most people haven't tasted...

Jun 17, 20201 min read

3 famous fashion brands connected to food & wine in Tuscany

Florence has bred several of Italy's iconic fashion designers, brands that today are internationally recognised for Italian haute...

Mar 13, 20202 min read

Real gelato - with Sergio Dondoli in San Gimignano

Last week I went to see Sergio Dondoli in San Gimignano and got his fascinating life story. Sergio runs the most successful gelateria in...

Feb 8, 20202 min read

Meat Dario Cecchini - butcher in Panzano in Chianti

Dario is the most outspoken and opinionated butcher in the world. He's kind of famous; discussed, interviewed, filmed and has a great...

Jan 6, 20203 min read

Pecorino cheese in Tuscany

We really love the delicious cheeses made from sheep’s milk here in Tuscany. Any cheese made from sheep’s milk is called pecorino, coming...

Jan 2, 20204 min read

How to choose good olive oil?

I recently received an email from one of you telling me that she had run out of our Olivoglio extra virgin olive oil and asking me which...