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Traditional Tuscan sweets

A visit to one of the many bakeries in the region is a must for anyone visiting Tuscany. The reason? To taste some of our local delicacies which cannot be[...]

Zuppa inglese recipe

Based on the name, you might think that from this name I am speaking about atraditionally English dish. On the contrary, its origins belong in Renaissance Tuscany andthe[...]

The saffron of San Gimignano

The saffron of San Gimignano (Siena) is a PDO certified product, a category which stands for protected designation of origin. It is extracted from the plant of the Crocus Savitus[...]

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Aromatic Herbs in Tuscany: Their Uses and Peculiarities

Aromatic herbs have always played a central part in Italian cuisine, but not many people know that these herbs originate in Tuscany. It is a known fact that herbs grow[...]

Stuffed celery alla pratese

You can find celery in almost every Tuscan garden, especially ones in Prato. Celery is a vegetable that grows year-round and is known for its nutritional value and medicinal properties.It[...]

Melodia del vino – Wine Melody 2012

Enjoy fine wines while listening to music and admiring beautiful landscapes. A dream? No, Melodia del Vino! The second season of the festival, heralded by music and wine lovers[...]