Feeling Like Tuscan Royalty: Pasta with Prosciutto, Tomato, and Basil
La dolce, dolce vita. Monday morning and time to get to work in my very cool little apartmento here in Montalcino. After a quick...
Read MoreBest of Tuscany: Great Restaurant – I Tre Rioni
I am just back from two weeks in Italy and my beloved Montalcino. A dear friend of mine invited me to lunch and suggested we head for the...
Read MorePostcard from Tuscany: Rainbows after the Storm
I started out this evening to write a post to accompany this photo that I snapped during my recent trip to Tuscany. I soon realized that...
Read MorePeposo with Wine-Poached Pears: Tuscany’s Ancient Peppery Beef Stew
While doing some research for an upcoming trip to Tuscany, I stumbled across this ancient recipe for a hearty beef stew known as Peposo. ...
Read MoreFagioli all’Uccelleto con Salsicce: Tuscany’s Version of Pork and Beans
Fagioli all’ Uccelletto con Salsicce – literal translation ‘beans of the bird with sausage’ –...
Read MorePatate Arrosto
There are really no published recipes for this dish. It’s just one of those Italian recipes that is made in different ways by...
Read MoreCrostata alle Mele
Note from sis, Michele ) - This is another great recipe from my brother, Joe, who thankfully is starting to post his great recipes as...
Read MoreArista alla porchetta
Note from sis, Michele ) – This recipe comes to us from my brother, Joe, who thankfully is starting to post his great recipes as...
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