Schiacciata con l’uva (recipe)
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.
Tuscany
Biscotti al cioccolato (recipe)
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.
Christmas in Italy: Panforte (recipe)
Panforte is a typical Tuscan Christmas cake which has taken the world by storm. It’s surprisingly easy to make however. Learn how here.
Chestnut tagliatelle with walnuts and mushrooms (recipe)
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.
A Chestnut Festival in Tuscany
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.
Christmas in Venice: Pasta e fasioi
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.