Buongiorno all! With Spring comes Weddings! Planning your wedding reception in Italy; Italian foods are likely top of your list for the reception. Wedding menu choices are endless here in Italy and I can guide you on your selections. Your wedding guests will have a chance to eat many delicious and authentic Italian foods. [...]
Tuscan cuisine
I love exploring the Italian countryside during the winter months; it is the perfect time for discovering new locations, getting to know interesting people, and slowing down to enjoy rural life. Today we are off to Villa Ferraia, which has been a self-sustaining farm for over 200 years. In medieval times iron was extracted here, so the [...]
As I drive south, leaving behind the manicured vineyards around San Gimignano where I’ve lived for the past 20 years, I am eager to visit one of my favorite towns in Italy – Montepulciano. There is something so special about this place in the countryside between Val di Chiana and Val d’Orcia. With its breathtaking views, [...]
Celebrating your wedding in Tuscany goes hand in hand with great wine, fabulous locally produced food and virgin olive oil, famous around the world. This post is a part of “Tuscan wedding 4 all seasons” project, where you will discover the most characteristic villas and venues in Tuscany and the authentic and exquisite food they [...]
Ciao a tutti! Today on the blog: Perfect macarons made in Tuscany. Where – in Poggibonsi in a very busy Cup cake studio – “Opera waiting-100% nature”, run by a couple of friends of mine, also husband and wife Gabriele Ciacci and Elisa Polvani. Together we’ve got inspired by mainly Tuscan flavors and have created some savory [...]
{image courtesy:pinterest} Artichoke theme for your wedding decor Have you thought of using artichokes for your wedding decor? I am absolutely loving the rustic, but chic velvety viola color of artichokes, paired with shades of delicate pink and white. What about you? Would you go for ARTichokes ? Artichoke = Carciofo {in Italiano} Photo courtesy: [...]