Monthly Archives: October 2010

Romantic Dinner at La Cisterna nel Borgo, Siena

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Elena Nacci

La Cisterna nel Borgo is one of the best tuscan restaurant I’ve ever tried. It’s located in the beautiful medieval town of Rocca d’Orcia, boasting an enviable hill top position with a wonderful panoramic view over the Val d’Orcia, in … Continue reading →

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A Special Meal at Osteria Baccus in Pienza

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Elena Nacci

During my last stay in Valdorcia, I went on a daytrip to the beautiful scenic tuscan hilltop village of Pienza, a vision of Renaissance perfection, the model for the Ideal City designed my the humanist Pope Pius II, from which … Continue reading →

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Special Halloween Chocolate Cake

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Elena Nacci

Here is a delicious and simple Nonna Nada’s recipe to  celebrate Halloween: the Chocolate and Nuts Cake. It’s a very quick and simple making tasty recipe. Serves 6-8 300 gr of white flour 200 gr of melted butter 1 baking … Continue reading →

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The Secret Recipe for Pasta Frolla

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Elena Nacci

Hello! Today I’d like to talk you about Nonna Nada’s secret Recipe for a wonderful and unique Pasta Frolla (Shortbread). As you know, you can use the Pasta Frolla to prepare a countless number of different cakes, tarts and biscuits, … Continue reading →

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Nonna Nada Tuscan Recipes

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Elena Nacci

Well, let’s start saying that the culinary art of my grandmother Nonna Nada and her mother Nonna Ida was actually something astonishing, for all types of courses and especially for cakes. Nonna Ida died some years before my birth, so … Continue reading →

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A Romantic Florence Gateway

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Elena Nacci

Here is a tip for all who wish to enjoy a romantic gateway in Florence and even better for all those couples that would like to marry in Tuscany. Few cities in the world boast such a romantic rooftop panorama … Continue reading →

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Il Maiale con le Rape – Pork with Turnips

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Elena Nacci

That’ s  a delicious and typical old tuscan plate, but made incredibly savoury and irresistible by my Nonna Lucietta (my grandmother). I’ve had the great pleasure to eat it for dinner just this evening! The recipe of the Pork with … Continue reading →

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A Special Place in San Gimignano

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Elena Nacci

I’ve recently had the great pleasure  and fortune to  have a holiday break in San Gimignano, in a very special place set along the ancient Via Francigena: it’s the lovely Locanda Viani, set on a hill overlooking San Gimignano and … Continue reading →

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