Everybody Loves Tuscany

Top 5 Things to bring to Italy for Friends/Family If you have ever wondered what to bring your expat friends or family in Italy, I’ll fill you in with some of my cravings. When family and friends do bring my desired treats, my Italian friends are always happy to sample them and quite enjoy them […]

Tuscany Culinary Tour There are many culinary vacations and classes that are held throughout Tuscany.  Some include accommodations, while others offer classes in a school or chef’s home.  Additionally, there are many chefs who will come to your rented villa to provide classes or meals. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Sophia Loren – Beauty Contest in Italy 1950 Here is a video of photos of Sophia Loren said to be taken during a beauty contest in Rome in 1950. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Italian chef feeding Rio’s homeless Italian Chef Massimo Bottura also recently named world’s best chef, is feeding Rio’s homeless gourmet meals with left over food from the olympics.  Here’s a video explaining his project to eliminate food waste and help others in Rio de Janeiro. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

 FERRERO CHOCOLATE CAKE Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 tbls vegetable oil 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup castor sugar 1 cup buttermilk 2 1/2 cups SR flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder FERRERO FILLING 200g Milk Chocolate 1/2 cup cream 1 cup crushed Ferrero Rocher NUTELLA GANACHE 1 cup Nutella 1/2 cup cream Video and […]

Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake INGREDIENTS 8 ½ oz of crushed corn flakes 2 ½ oz unsalted butter, melted 4 tbsps cocoa powder 7 oz hazelnut 1.1 lbs cream cheese 1 ½ cup + 4 tbsps cream (25% fat content) 3 oz sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 170g dark chocolate 8 Ferrero Rocher chocolates 1.Crush the cornflakes […]

How to Grill a Pizza Have you ever thought about grilling a pizza? It’s perfect for the summertime or if you don’t want to start the oven.  Plus, it cooks fast!  Here are some tips for grilling a pizza on a bbq. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Beyond Tuscany: Venice Have you seen Venice like this?  Experience Venice with and without crowds in this video which captures beautiful visions of Venice. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Firenze In Focus Firenze or Florence Italy is a breathtaking place to visit and this video captures it. Here are some beautiful scenes and views in Florence. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Avoid a fine in Italy! If you save a beach spot, you will receive a fine in Italy.  Italian coast guards will fine anyone who saves beach spots overnight or early morning.  Take a look at the video to see how much the fine is! Don’t get caught doing this or you will receive a […]