Everybody Loves Tuscany

Sales in Italy Sales in Italy only occur once in the winter and once in the summer.  Unlike the U.S., wherein stores advertise sales quite often during the year, Italy limits the sales to twice a year.  However, the sales in Italy will last for approximately 2 months!  Yes, 2 months!  This is the time […]

How well do you know Tuscany? Tuscany is a region in Italy and a popular tourist destination.  Tuscan cities include Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Pienza, Montepulciano, San Gimignano, Volterra and much more. How well do you know Tuscany? Find out in this quiz! Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your […]

Top Day Trips From Florence Without A Car Since moving to Florence, I have received a lot of emails asking for suggestions for day trips from those travelling without a car. I always advise using Florence as a base because the trains and buses make it very easy to visit other cities. Florence is also […]

wood fired pizza oven A wood fired pizza oven is a great addition to every outdoor space. You may have seen a prior video in which we showed how to build a pizza oven here  However, if you don’t have the time or desire to build it, this pizza party wood fired pizza oven is […]

Movies filmed in Italy Quiz There are many movies filmed in Italy and some films have been shot in more than one location in Italy.  Test your knowledge and memory of these movies filmed in Italy in this quiz. Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – Anna Akhmatova […]

Italian Family Vocabulary Quiz Family or La Famiglia! Do you know the words used for different Family members in Italian?  Test your knowledge in this 10 question quiz. Photo by Ron Zanoni Flickr For more quizzes go to www.everybodylovestuscany.com Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – Anna Akhmatova

Torrone al cioccolato – Chocolate nougat Torrone al cioccolato – Chocolate nougat Ingredients 350 grams of dark chocolate 200 grams of roasted hazelnuts 250 grams of hazelnut cream (Nutella) Quick and easy recipe that will surely please anyone! Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – […]

Biscotti all’arancia Biscotti all’arancia Ingredients 100 grams of butter at room temperature 100 grams of sugar 1 egg zest of 1 orange 50 ml orange juice pinch of salt 300 grams of flour 8 grams of baking powder sugar and icing sugar to coat JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

Aperitivo in Florence Aperitivo is a nightly ritual which usually takes place between 7 pm and 9pm.  It is also referred to as Apericena because it is a before dinner drink combined with food.  Some restaurants offer a light snack with an aperitivo while others put out a spread of food fit for a king. […]

Ricotta Pie Ricotta Pie Ingredients Dough 1 cup of flour ½ cup of sugar ½ cup of softened butter 1 tsp yeast 1 egg Filling 2 cups of ricotta ¼ cup of sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk Optional:  Powdered sugar JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE INSTRUCTIONS AND VIDEO