Traditional Italian Pizzelle
Our family loves this recipe taught us by our father’s aunt from Apulia. Continue reading Traditional Italian Pizzelle
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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
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.
Italian Pudding Dessert Recipe: Zuppa Inglese
The Zuppa Inglese (English soup) is a soft spoon dessert prepared with layers of ladyfingers soaked in liqueur (traditionally Alkermes), alternated with custard and cocoa cream Continue reading Italian Pudding Dessert Recipe: Zuppa Inglese
Italian Menu Ideas
Organising a menu has always been considered an orchestration, and at Toscana Mia, every day is a different menu Continue reading Italian Menu Ideas
Where to stay in Tuscany
Looking for a place where to stay in Tuscany and interested in having more real contact, do not be concerned about booking in places “where you meet locals”.Here you meet locals, anyway. Continue reading Where to stay in Tuscany
What to cook with zucchini/courgettes?
A very traditional Tuscan recipe with zucchini, courgettes from the Tuscan town of Lucca very successful with students at Toscana Mia Cooking School Continue reading What to cook with zucchini/courgettes?
Travellers & Locals
The easiest way to meet locals is to travel somewhere where you already have a connection. and at Toscana Mia we would love to be your connection in Tuscany. Continue reading Travellers & Locals
Italian Meal Structure
Italian meals are divided in traditional Courses,which are well known by Italians but not so common in other countries. Continue reading Italian Meal Structure
Traditional Mushroom Sauce
The traditional Mushroom Sauce is mainly used for dressing a pasta dish but can be perfect for a meat dish or crostini. Continue reading Traditional Mushroom Sauce
