Everybody Loves Tuscany

Gorgonzola and Zucchini Gnocchi Are you a gorgonzola fan?  Here’s a quick and easy recipe! INGREDIENTS 800 g of dumplings, 400 g of zucchini, 200 g of gorgonzola, 200 ml of milk, salt, extra virgin olive oil Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – Anna […]

UNESCO Sites in Tuscany There are 7 UNESCO Sites in Tuscany and a total of 51 in Italy.  Additionally, to date, Italy holds the most world heritage sites.  These unique landmarks in Italy are positively breathtaking and were recognized by The United Nations due to special cultural or physical significance. Can you guess all 7 UNESCO […]

Candid Camera Italy   Candid Camera Italy –  What would you do if someone dunked a cornetto in your coffee?  Imagine yourself at a crowded bar in Italy and a stranger dips his cornetto in your cappuccino! Here’s a funny candid camera video filmed in a bar in Italy. Video from youtube Italy is a […]

THE BEST TIME TO COME TO FLORENCE When is the best time to come to Florence is a question I am often asked.  I’ve lived in Florence for almost 2 years now and had often visited here during different months for 8 years prior to my move. I’ll explain some pros and cons during all […]

Venzone Venzone is named 2017’s most beautiful village in Italy or il Borgo più bello d’Italia!  This medieval village beat out 19 other  who competed in this year’s competition. Venzone is located in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.  Since being named, this village will surely attract more visitors.  Have a look at the brief video below […]

TIRAMISU IN A BOTTLE TIRAMISU INGREDIENTS Lady Fingers 250g mascarpone 200g of whipped cream sugar 50g 2 eggs 1 pinch of salt 2 bottles Coffee Melted chocolate JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Ciao Ciao is a common greeting to say hello or goodbye which we all know.  However, this is a very informal greeting and is not appropriate in all situations.  This video explains when it is acceptable to use “ciao” and gives more appropriate substitutions to greet someone we don’t know well. Learn how to fit […]

Italian Etiquette Italian Etiquette – Going to an Italian family’s house for dinner in Italy? Imagine a scenario wherein you are invited to dinner by an Italian family who are not your very close friends, but a social situation, maybe you are invited as a guest as a friend of the host.  As within any […]

Burrata Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese similar to mozzarella.  The middle contents of burrata are very soft and consists of cream and Stracciatella and is an explosion of creamy flavor. Here’s a video which shows the making of burrata.  Which do you prefer, mozzarella or burrata? JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Torta pasqualina ai carciofi INGREDIENTS: 2 rolls of pasta round puff, 2 Roman artichokes (or 4 small), 200 g of ricotta cheese, a little onion, a ladle of broth, 30 g of grated Parmesan cheese, 4 eggs + 1 for brushing, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil the juice of half lemon. JOIN US ON […]