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.
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 […]
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