Are you visiting Tuscany any time soon? If yes, watching a butcher at work may not be at the top of your itinerary but we recommend that you take the chance anyway. Dario Cecchini is not just the most famous butcher in Tuscany. He has been referred to as the world’s greatest butcher and it’s easy […]
Who is Dario Cecchini? The Butcher of Panzano in Chianti Read Post »
According to the Guardian, Florence remains the epicenter for true Italian culture and heritage. There are, however, a number of quiet towns and restaurants that blanket this popular and inspiring city. Florence also has a backdrop with breathtaking scenery, including stunning mountains, wineries and monasteries that rejuvenate both body and soul. These venues are located
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The Val D’Orcia (Valley of Orcia) South of Sienna is the absolute epitome of what we all expect Tuscany to look like … a landscape of green valleys surrounded by rolling hills and a horizon punctuated by rows of lonely cypress trees. You really should take the time to visit this beautiful area of Tuscany
Pecorino di Pienza – tour the jewel of the Val D’Orcia Read Post »
Tuscany food has always been considered as ‘cucina povera’ or ‘cuisine of the poor’ closely interconnected with peasant traditions. The poor roots of this cuisine though caused by the poverty of the people of this region in the past, today has become the land of superb food and wine. The Art of Cucina Povera –
Tuscany Cooking – A Time When Poverty Has Become The Great Culinary Invention Read Post »
Gourmet Food Tour from Florence (Parmesan, Balsamic & Ham) – 2025 Update 2025 updated guide. Planning a Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar tour from Florence? While production takes place in Emilia-Romagna — not Tuscany — it is absolutely possible to join one of Emilia Delizia’s famous food tours by travelling to Bologna or Modena with
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Bistecca alla Fiorentina is one of the simplest dishes in Italian cooking — meat, fire, and nothing else. The difficulty is in the quality of the cut and the precision of the technique. This is how to cook it correctly. The Cut Bistecca alla Fiorentina is a T-bone steak — tenderloin and sirloin together on
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