Everybody Loves Tuscany

How to make Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Have you ever made your own mozzarella cheese? It is not as difficult as one might think but once you know how, it can be dangerous! Here’s a video demonstration of how to make homemade mozzarella cheese. How to make Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Video from youtube Italy is a […]

Herbs Fresh and Dried If you don’t have an herb garden or can’t use fresh herbs, here’s a video that shows you how to use dried herbs in place of fresh. Watch the video to find out the proper ratio. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Roasted Pork Shoulder with Tuscan Salmoriglio Sauce Ingredients One 4-pound boneless pork shoulder 1/2 cup kosher salt 2/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons fresh oregano 3 tablespoons fresh thyme 10 anchovy fillets, chopped Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup beef or vegetable stock 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 […]

Warding off bad fortune Knocking on wood is a common tradition used to ward off bad fortune.  In Italy, the Italians don’t knock on wood to ward off bad fortune but instead touch another item.  Here is a video by a Florentine woman describing the common practice in Italy. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE […]

Scoppio del Carro Scoppio del carro or explosion of the cart is an annual Easter tradition in Florence.  The cart is pulled by a pair of oxen through the streets to the front of the cathedral in Piazza del Duomo.  The cart is rigged with fireworks and is a spectacular show for the enormous crowd.Enjoy […]

Arezzo Arezzo (Italian pronunciation: [aˈrettso]) is a city and comune in Italy, capital of the province of the same name, located in Tuscany. Arezzo is about 80 kilometres (50 miles) southeast of Florence, at an elevation of 296 metres (971 ft) above sea level. Wikipedia Here is a short video I put together during a […]

Dolce Rosa Excelsa At 81 years old, Sophia Loren stars in Dolce & Gabbana’s new perfume campaign Dolce Rosa Excelsa.  This short film also includes the work of director Giuseppe Tornatore and composer Ennio Morricone. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Florence’s Famous Street Cleaner If you’ve seen Florence’s famous street cleaner, you certainly will know what makes him stand out from the others. Have a look at what keeps all that encounter him smiling and watching. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Schiacciata Schiacciata is a classic Tuscan flatbread or focaccia. My favorite place for schiacciata in Florence is Pugi. Focacceria Pugi has 3 locations in Florence: Piazza San Marco, Via S. Gallo and Via G. Orsini. Here is a video showing all of the Tuscan treats you will find at Pugi. JOIN US ON THE NEXT […]

Guide to Buses and Taxis in Florence Most of the major sites can be easily walked to in Florence, but if it is late at night or you prefer a ride,  there are a wealth of taxis and buses to bring you to your destination.  Contrary to this video, some taxis now accept credit cards […]