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Wine and Olive Oil Trail of Lucca, Montecarlo and Versilia

The area surrounding Lucca offers a huge variety of landscapes: coastal plains, mountains, valleys and ancient cities. This rural area is unique, not only for the splendor of its natural[...]

Around Florence: 5 food markets

Fresh products, authentic food and real hospitality: food markets are the ideal attraction for a one-day shopping experience in Florence. HISTORICAL MARKETS The Mercato Centrale or Central Market and the[...]

Pheasant terrine with shallots and endives

Pheasant terrine with shallots and endives by Arturo Dori, a Tuscan personal chef. Serves: 8 people INGREDIENTS – 2 pheasants of about 900 gr. each – 2 egg[...]

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“Ponce livornese”: energy, character and passion

One part rum, one part hot coffee, sugar and lemon peel: these are the ingredients of the well-known drink from Livorno, called “Ponce livornese”: it is a special coffee that[...]

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The best of Florence’s street food

ENGLISH: Lampredotto, panini tartufati, bomboloni…the best of Florence’s street food. Look at this video! ITALIANO: Lampredotto, panini tartufati, bomboloni…ecco lo street-food fiorentino!

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Top 6 traditional breads in Tuscany

Rectangular, oval or round, Tuscan Bread is commonly 5-10cm high and weighs from between 500 grams to 2 kilos. It’s made using yeast, water and wheat flour mixed together. Its crust[...]