It’s grape time again in Italy and this year, notwithstanding the pandemic, there seems to be a bumper harvest and the sweet uva fragola are everywhere. Try this traditional recipe to celebrate.
Schiacciata con l’uva (recipe) Read More »
Cantucci or biscotti di Prato are a common sight on Italian Christmas tables. Try my recipe for a double chocolate version, ideal with a nice hot chocolate or cup of espresso.
Biscotti al cioccolato (recipe) Read More »
Panforte is a typical Tuscan Christmas cake which has taken the world by storm. It’s surprisingly easy to make however. Learn how here.
Christmas in Italy: Panforte (recipe) Read More »
Chestnut tagliatelle with walnuts and mushrooms is a seasonal recipe that brings you all the taste of Tuscany and the Upper Tiber Valley. Easy to make as a lunch or the perfect posh Autumn supper.
Chestnut tagliatelle with walnuts and mushrooms (recipe) Read More »
The autumn in Italy is time for the sagre, festivals of local produce as it comes into season. Chestnuts are a common product all over Tuscany. Read about a typical sagra.
A Chestnut Festival in Tuscany Read More »
This Venetian winter warmer is considered a classic of the cuisine of the Veneto. It consists of a thick bean soup into which pasta is thrown to cook at the last minute.
Christmas in Venice: Pasta e fasioi Read More »
