A Guide to Birthday Dinner in Florence
It’s birthday time in Florence, and you need somewhere to celebrate. Fear not; the Renaissance city is one of the most beautiful places to enjoy a meal for a special occasion. Since I’ve lived in Italy, I’ve got to spend two of my birthdays in Florence, and I’m already planning...
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A Culinary Guide to Michelin Star Restaurants in Florence
Let’s be honest: every once in a while, we all just want to go out and splash on a good, high-quality meal, and nowhere else does this better than Michelin Star restaurants. The Tuscan capital of Florence has a wealth of Michelin Star restaurants offering visitors a true taste of...
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe
Meatballs in tomato sauce recipe is my all-time favorite! When I was younger, everyone used to visit their grandparent’s house on Sundays to have lunch. Starting our lunch with an antipasto (prosciutto and melon and fried zucchini flowers, for example) and continued to a dish of pasta and having at...
Pollo con Pepperoni Recipe: Traditional Meat Dish in Roman Cuisine
Pollo con pepperoni, chicken with bell peppers is One of the most well-known traditional meat dishes in Roman cuisine. It’s a simple dish, very tasty, and the result is guaranteed by the quality and the freshness of the ingredients. It’s important to use the latest juicy tomatoes that are in...
Torta Caprese Recipe - A Traditional Italian Dessert
As much as I enjoyed eating traditional Italian foods when I was younger, I lived with the idea that American desserts were superior to Italian desserts. Sure, Italians had Tiramisu and Gelato, but those were nothing compared to raspberry topped cheesecakes, towering chocolate layer cakes, and fudgy brownies. There were...
Cacio e Pepe: History and Recipe
When in Rome, you’ll often hear a Roman waiter say, “Try cacio e pepe!” And often, tourists will not know exactly what that means. But after leading food tours in Rome since 2011, I can assure you that cacio e pepe is one of the best pasta Roman cuisine has...
How to Make the Perfect Negroni – and its History
Equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth stirred and served over ice with a twist of orange peel – the Negroni may be an easy cocktail but its perfect balance of flavors make it a firm favorite the world over. But where did it all start for this delicious drink...
As you probably already know, Italy is a spectacular country to visit and live in (especially for its great food). From the top of the boot to Sicily, there’s such a wide variety of Italian towns, cities, and landscapes to see that you could spend a lifetime seeing them. To...
10 Things to Do in the Tuscan Countryside
The Tuscan landscape is famous throughout the world, and how better to enjoy it than to get right into it. Here are ten things to do in the Tuscan Countryside if you find yourself visiting: Discover tiny hilltowns Though there are plenty of towns in Tuscany countryside you have heard...
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