Categories
-
Recent Posts
Follow TuscanyChic
Monthly Archives: October 2011
The Beauty of Siena
On the way back from Maremma, before heading on to Florence, we decided to stop in Siena and pass there the whole day. I’ve visited Siena many times, but all the times it happens I’m in its surroundings, I cannot … Continue reading
Discover Maremma
Today I’d like to talk about one of the most beautiful and interesting parts of Tuscany, farther south of the region: the wonderful Maremma, a vast area covering the province of Grosseto. Maremma means wild nature and unique landscapes; it … Continue reading
Croutons with Chicken Liver
The croutons with chicken liver or crostini di fegatini are a very traditional Italian and Tuscan recipe that is part of our menu for Christmas lunch This fantastic starter has a very strong taste, exalted if accompanied by a good … Continue reading
Posted in Typical Tuscan Recipes
Leave a comment
Tasty Home made Tuscan Bread
Tuscan bread is actually at the base of our culinary tradition. Bread cannot miss from any Tuscan (and Italian) table! I often enjoy preparing it, especially on special occasions. I’ve heard really many stories from both my grandmothers and my … Continue reading
Posted in Typical Tuscan Recipes
Tagged bread at home, home made bread, tasty bread recipe, tuscan bread
Leave a comment
The Devil’s Tower in San Gimignano
Perched oh a Tuscan hilltop, dominating the Elsa Valley and surrounded by spectacular open countriside, the village of San Gimignano is an extraordinary example of perfectly preserved medieval architecture. It is probably one of the more beautiful and best-known medieval … Continue reading
A fantastic weekend in Maremma
This past July we’ve passed a romantic weekend in the wonderful Maremma region, to the south of Tuscany. The occasion was the performance of “Le Stagioni” of the great Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi, taking place in the magic and absolutely … Continue reading
Sweet Cheesecake
On Fridays we usually have friends for dinner, and each time I have a great fun trying a different cake. I always start by looking through the old pages of my grandmother’s recipes and it always take me a lot of … Continue reading
Cream Pie Recipe
The first cold days of Autumn have finally arrived, and there’s no better thing than a tasty and fragrant cream pie to warm up the day! My grandmother’s recipe is unique and will come out with an exceptionally tasty cake! And, as … Continue reading
Delicious homemade Sponge Cake
As promised, I’m happy to present you my grandmother’s simple and quick recipe for a fantastic sponge cake! The sponge cake can be used to make countless sweet preparations, from Zuppa Inglese to chilled desserts, to beautiful ice-cream sundae and … Continue reading
Zuppa Inglese – Trifle cake
And back again to great food and my grandmother’s secret book of recipes The beginning of October here in Tuscany is still very hot! So why not tasting a fresh cake? Here is my recipe for a gorgeous Zuppa Inglese! … Continue reading
