In Florence there is the small museum shop of Biscottificio Antonio Mattei, worthwhile to be visited if you like the well.known Biscotto di Prato. Continue reading Original Biscotti di Prato by Biscottificio Antonio Mattei
Eat like a local, even on a tourist’s itinerary
to Siena’s most popular sights, eat at places where you can immerse yourselves in the town lifestyle. Continue reading The least touristy places where to eat in Siena
From Florence to the heart of Chianti for a Cooking Class and good Chianti wine. Continue reading From Florence to Chianti in Tuscany
When in Tuscany visit brewpubs and breweries to taste how good Italian beer is. Continue reading Beer is cool in Tuscany
Zafferano -Saffron. When we hear this word, we think of India, of Iran, a Middle Eastern spice, but why is it so much used in Italian cuisine? Continue reading “San Gimignano Saffron”
Moving away from the more obvious sights like the Pontevecchio(the Old Bridge) and the David, we would love to suggest a whole different side of Florence, one that you would never expect to see but will hopefully love to explore. Continue reading Unique and Unusual Things to Do in Florence
If you would like to organize in Tuscany an experience that lie off-the-beaten-path,contact the Bartender Trio and visit the Chiantisculpurepark. Continue reading Non-Touristy Things to Do in Tuscany
Vanilla Gelato with Amarene @ Toscana Mia Cooking Class
If you call it dessert, pudding, afters or sweet it does not matter : at the end of a more important meal in Italy you need a” dolce” Continue reading “When in Tuscany eat Desserts/Puddings”
Italians tend to eat at home and go out for meetings, special dinners with friends. So when someone asks us where to eat in Florence, we feel a bit embarrassed because we have not tried so many restaurants.Now with the niece who studies in town we have more occasion to go out and “live the city”. Lately we have found and tried some cute small places. Continue reading “Where to eat in Florence with locals.”
When you plan to visit big towns you can easily use train or bus service , but if you’re thinking to visit smaller towns or the countryside you need a renting a car or hiring a private driver ?
