The wedding cake isn’t a new idea. In fact, this idea, which is so universally used in some form or another, actually dates all the way back to the Roman Empire. While much has obviously changed in the last two-thousands years, Italian wedding cakes have remained a central part of weddings.
Continue ReadingPecorino Flavours: The Diverse Cheese of Tuscany
Tuscany is renowned for its delightful culinary surprises and none more so than its cheeses, particularly Pecorino. Tuscan self-catering properties are situated not far from the very centre of the most famous cheeses in Tuscany. This means you are able to taste and buy cheese to the delight of your entire family. Bite into a delicious […]
Continue ReadingCrete Senesi … a corner of paradise
The Crete Senesi enchant for their uniqueness.When we say Tuscany, we immediately think of the beautiful landscapes with its “soft” hills and its cypresses scattered here and there as if they were brush strokes. It is an evocative landscape, at times almost lunar, which is certainly worth traveling through the roads that cross it. If […]
Continue ReadingUmbria is worth a visit!
Umbria is often referred to as the green heart of Italy. But it is worth a visit too for its beautiful towns and medieval hilltowns, amazing landscapes with never-ending rolling hills and its incredible food and wines. When visiting this part of Central Italy, shape your itinerary and make the most of your time in […]
Continue ReadingMedieval market in Siena
Mercato del Campo in Siena: the Medieval market in Siena on 2nd and 3rd December 2017 Piazza del Campo will host on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December 2017 the tenth edition of the traditional medieval market dedicated to the “Authentic Italian Villages”. This traditional food & crafts in Siena dates back to the Middle Ages. […]
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