Tips, information and curiosities to live a dream vacation in Italy
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 […]
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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, […]
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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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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 […]
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San Miniato National White Truffle Market comes this year to the 47th edition: 11/12-18/19-26 NOVEMBER 2017 (San Miniato – Pisa) San Miniato is a mediaeval village set on a hill top in the heart of Tuscany between Florence and Pisa. It has been able to preserve the richness of the folk traditions that still make the […]
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