Would you imagine the Tuscan landscapes without cypresses?
Tuscany means love at first sight. This corner of the world, made up of fascinating medieval cities, an enviable gastronomy and fascinating scenery, makes us feel in one of the most dreamed heavens on earth where cypress reigns as the undisputed star. The cypress seems to owe its presence in Italy to the Etruscan civilization. […]
Continue ReadingGelato… one of the most popular Italian desserts in the world… what’s its origin?
Did you know that the concept we have today of ice cream was born more than 2000 years ago? In China sorbets were produced by putting fruit juices or wine in barrels on which a mixture of snow and saltpetre was poured to lower the freezing point of the water. At the same time in […]
Continue ReadingDiscover Chianti and its legendary wine
Located in the heart of Tuscany is the region of Chianti, home to the famous Chianti wine. With miles upon miles of vineyards and stunning scenery, it’s no surprise that this region has been labeled as one of the most beautiful in Italy. And if you rent a villa in Florence, or the surrounding area, […]
Continue ReadingTraditional Wedding Cakes in Italy
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.
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