What Italian Confetti Almond Means
Italian confetti are small, almond sweets with a crisp, sugar coating and are essential offering at any Italian wedding, baptism, anniversary, graduation Continue reading What Italian Confetti Almond Means
Author: Simo & Paola
2 sisters Simonetta & Paola share their passion for Italian food , Italian culture and Italian way of life We organize cooking vacations and tours in Chianti wine region, Tuscany and welcome food and wine lovers' from all over the world. In our cute property in the region on Chianti we produce extra virgin olive oil and organic fruit and vegetables, that we then use for the everyday necessities of our family and for our classes. We want to offer you suggestions and info from real locals in Tuscany
Tuscan Ribollita,Tuscan Bread Soup,Step By Step
We need some good food to warm us up: ribollita.Tuscan traditional bread soupo:it takes a couple of hours but most of it is cooking time Continue reading Tuscan Ribollita,Tuscan Bread Soup,Step By Step
How To Make An Easy Ciabatta Bread
How to make an easy Ciabatta bread, faster than usual but still tasty. Continue reading How To Make An Easy Ciabatta Bread
Tips to cook a perfect Brasato al Vino, red wine braised meat
Brasato or Stracotto al Chianti, meat cooked in wine is perfect as winter comfort food and has such a special presetation.Some tips to cook it at best. Continue reading Tips to cook a perfect Brasato al Vino, red wine braised meat
Tuscan Wine from Grapes to Bottle
The winemaker said that the grapes have the right level of sweetness.It’s time to pick them, to start the vintage,the vendemmia Continue reading Tuscan Wine from Grapes to Bottle
Unconventional Italian Risotto with Berries
Let’s try unconventional risotto with berries, that can be served next to another dish and not as a first course. Continue reading Unconventional Italian Risotto with Berries
Traditional Italian Pizzelle
Our family loves this recipe taught us by our father’s aunt from Apulia. Continue reading Traditional Italian Pizzelle
Tomato Passata-Sauce
The homemade passata/tomato sauce is prepared in summer when the sun makes these vegetables ripe, tasty and juicy. Continue reading Tomato Passata-Sauce
Unexpected Tuscan Vegetables:Friggitelli in Padella
Unexpected taste of the sweet green peppers friarelli or friggitelli, great when fried but also cooked in a pan. Continue reading Unexpected Tuscan Vegetables:Friggitelli in Padella
Peperoni al Forno,Baked Bell Peppers/Capsicum.
Italian traditional Peperoni al Forno, Baked Bell peppers, Baked Capsicum are an easy dish to be prepared but extremely tasty. Continue reading Peperoni al Forno,Baked Bell Peppers/Capsicum.
