Everybody Loves Tuscany

Mostra dell’Artigianato Mostra dell’Artigianato was held in Fortezza de Basso, Florence.  It was a 7 day event where international vendors sold handcrafts, food and so much more.  Here is a video of some of the food offered for tasting and purchase. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Flash Mob Wedding Proposal Italy is a location which inspires romance and love.  Some people have destination weddings and some may propose marriage in a foreign country.  Here is a video of an elaborate flash mob wedding proposal. Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – […]

Ballarò Market The Ballard Market is an outdoor market located in Palermo Sicily.  It is the oldest market in Palermo where venders sell primarily food.  Here’s a video to show you what it is like! JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Men singing in a piazza  Here’s a fun video of some men enjoying themselves singing in a piazza.  Enjoy! JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

 Drunken Cheeses  This is a story about love — the love of cheese, the perfect marriage of cheese and wine, and a special cheese created as a love letter for a wedding anniversary. Caseificio Carpendeo is a small family of affineurs based in Treviso in northeastern Italy. They specialise in the art of barrel maturation, […]

Coffee Rules in Italy We all have our own rules and preferences of drinking coffee but when in Italy, here’s some coffee do’s and don’ts! JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Alimentari Coronari (Rome) When traveling in Italy, make sure you experience the aperitivo hour. During this pre dinner time, it is customary to have an aperitivo and some snacks before going to a second location for dinner. Food offered at aperitivo hour ranges from small snacks to a buffet smorgasbord. JOIN US ON THE NEXT […]

Dogs in Florence Dogs in Florence are allowed just about anywhere.  I was surprised, but thrilled that I could bring my beagle, Baci to restaurants and shopping with me.  I brought her from NY to Florence when we made the move together and she has been a star on the streets of Florence helping me […]

Tuscany, Italy: Rustic Slow Food Slow food is the idea that one must eat quality and not quantity.  Preservation of the variety of foods without chemicals and eating foods grown in the season are most important to this movement.  Have a look at this video which further explains this concept and how it is enjoyed. […]

A Taste of Italian “Mother-in-Law Sugar”   This sweet but potent Italian digestivo is a combination of sugar cubes, mint and everclear alcohol.  Have a look at the video to see how it is made.   JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO