Everybody Loves Tuscany

Making Pasta Shells by Hand In the old town of Bari, you will find women making pasta on the streets in this district.  The most popular pasta shape in Bari is Orecchiette (little ears’ in Italian).  Here is a video of some women making pasta shells by hand on the streets of Bari. JOIN US […]

Italian Prosciutto The need for preserving meat arose when hunters/gatherers became breeders and farmers.  This tradition for processing pork and using salt to preserve meat as well as the aging process continues to this day.  Here is a video showing the processing and preservation of the pork. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE TO SEE […]

Climbing Brunelleschi’s Dome at the Duomo in Florence, Italy Brunelleschi’s dome, covering the Cathedral of Florence, Italy, is the largest masonry dome ever built.  There are 463 steps to climb to the top with no elevators available.  Here is a video of what it is like to climb to the top. JOIN US ON THE […]

The Heart of Italy – Toscana Here is a beautiful video of Tuscany.  Enjoy scenes from Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca and more! JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

San Miniato al Monte San Miniato al Monte (St. Minias on the Mountain) is a basilica in Florence, central Italy, standing atop one of the highest points in the city. It has been described as one of the finest Romanesque structures in Tuscany and one of the most scenic churches in Italy. There is an […]

Carrara White Marble You can see Calacata, Carrara and Staturary White Marble from Italy featured in almost every design magazine or website these days. The crisp white background and grey, beige or gold veins of these stones are a perfect anchor for so many design schemes that their popularity seems destined to be with us […]

GIORGIO ARMANI Spring Summer 2016 Giorgio Armani Spring Summer collection is led by a “fil rouge”: a new woman, strong and powerful with a sophisticated sensuality. Silhouettes are redesigned in proportions with innovative overlays and elegant veils. The symbol of the Armani style, the jacket is softer and enveloping, paired with flowing trousers. New see-through […]

How to Store Basil Fresh Basil is a popular herb to have on hand that tastes good in many dishes such as in salads, pizza, pasta and more. Basil also provides health benefits which include  reducing high blood sugar, inflammation and swelling, supporting cardiovascular health and protecting against skin aging.  These and more health benefits […]

Italian Pastries Italian Pastries are sold in a Pasticceria in Italy.  Here is a video showing some common pastries that can be found as well as an explanation of what they are. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

How to read an Italian menu The Italian menu is well organized into parts such as antipasti, primi, secondi and dolci. This video will explain some common dishes that will be found in Italian restaurants. Also the video provides some questions that can be asked of the waiter to confirm or obtain more information on […]