Everybody Loves Tuscany

There are no houses to rent in Tuscany? Tuscany is filled with vacation rentals which can be found online or through a trusted real estate agent.  Whether you are looking for an apartment or a villa in which to relax in the countryside, there are many available options.  However, not all want to share this […]

Nutella Cronut This recipe for Nutella Cronut is simple and sure to please! INGREDIENTS: * 1 block of pre-made puff pastry (320g or less) * 5/6 tbsp Nutella (or as much as your heart desires) * As much chocolate sprinkles as you want * 5 tbsp of water * Oil JOIN US ON THE NEXT […]

Ferragamo Museum The Salvatore Ferragamo Museum was opened in 1995 and is located in Piazza di Santa Trinita, Florence, Italy. This museum, dedicated to the artistic creations of Salvatore Ferragamo also hosts exhibitions showcasing art and culture. The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Entry fee is 6 euros which may be […]

Abbey of Sant’Antimo Abbey of Sant’Antimo is located in Castelnuovo dell’Abate about 10 km from Montalcino. This Romanesque church was built between the 11th and 12th centuries. Monks live in buildings nearby and chant prayers inside the church several times during the day. Scheduled chant times can be found on the official website at www.antimo.it […]

Gladiator Scene If you’ve seen the movie Gladiator, then you will surely remember the scene where Russell Crowe was walking through fields of wheat on his way back home.  This and other scenes were shot in Val d’Orcia.  Specifically, the memorable scene of Russell Crowe walking home leads to the roadway leading to Agriturismo Terripile. […]

Prosciutto cotto and Provolone Danubio Ingredients: 500g of flour 3 eggs + 1 egg yolk 1 potato 100ml of milk 25 g of yeast 1/2 teaspoons of sugar 100 g butter 1 tablespoon of salt 150 grams of provolone cheese 150 grams of cooked ham JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO AND […]

Pienza Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the Val d’Orcia region of Tuscany and the province of Siena.  Pienza, previously known as the village of Corsignano, was where Pope Pius II was born in 1405.  It was rebuilt under the plans of Bernardo Rossellini  over a 3 year period and completed in 1462 as the […]

Castelnuovo dell’Abate Castelnuovo dell’Abate is a small village in the Val d’Orcia region of Tuscany.  This medieval hilltop village is near Montalcino.  The Abbey of Sant’Antimo, a Romanesque church is a major attraction of the area. Here is a video I made of the small town of Castelnuovo dell’Abate. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE […]

Poggio Antico Wine Tour Poggio Antico is a winery in Montalcino and a producer of the famous Brunello wine. Free tours are offered year-round, seven days a week from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, holidays included. The tours end with a tasting of three to six wines (for a fee) held in a tasting room. […]

Scuola del Cuoio Scuola del Cuoio is a leather school in Florence which offers short and long term courses to students.   In addition, the school offers a free 15 minute visit to the public that includes a short introduction to the Scuola del Cuoio and a demonstration of the gilding of the leather.  Leather bags, […]