Archive for 'Food and Wine'

  

Wednesday, May 24, 2017
One of the most important elements to a successful Tuscan vacation is the coffee and the cafes. There is nothing quite like stepping out of the sun or taking a beat from a day full of tourist activities, to sip on a good coffee outside a pretty cafe or grab a bite of something sweet to keep you going. Luckily, Siena is in no shortage of excellent cafes of all kinds from modern concept stores to traditional Italian eateries and bars and luxurious treats to tasty bargains. Just find a villa with pool in Siena and then check out our picks of Siena's cutest cafes during your vacation.

1. Bruscello Concept Store

Bruscello is an interesting entry on this list. It is a contemporary concept store in Siena, located on Via Paolo Frajese.     Read More
Posted in: Food and Wine, Localities, Restaurants & Cafés, Siena

  

Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Siena is one of a Tuscany's prettiest cities and is well-worth exploring but, as you do, you may get tired and need a break – there's lots to see! Once you have found a villa with pool in Siena and are wandering around the medieval gem that is the city, you will probably find yourself in need of some rest and refreshments.

To help you out, we have compiled a list of some of the city's best recommended and cutest cafes. From bookshop and clothes store hybrid cafes to classic Tuscan eateries and quiet corners to popular hotspots, we have a good few options among these picks but all of them have something in common; they are all filled with good food, good reviews and, most importantly cute vibes.

Just read on and take note of the cafe that suits you best!     Read More
Posted in: Food and Wine, Localities, Restaurants & Cafés, Siena

  

Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Torta di Riso alla Carrarina
Torta di Riso alla Carrarina, or “Carrara-style Rice Cake”, may not be the sexiest sounding dessert but it is actually quite the delicious treat.

As one might imagine from the name, the dessert originates from the town of Carrara in the northwest of Tuscany, a town primarily famous for its marble quarries that were beloved of Michelangelo. However, like the rest of Tuscany, it is also well-known for its comforting and tasty peasant food tradition. Torta di Riso alla Carrarina is no exception.     Read More
Posted in: Food and Wine, Localities, Recipes, Small Towns

  

Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Negroni
There are several reported stories of the origins of the Negroni cocktail. One of the most popular and supported stories recounts that it was, supposedly, invented in Florence in 1919 at Caffè Casoni (now called Caffè Giacosa). Count Camillo Negroni asked the bartender, Forsco Scarselli, to strengthen his favourite cocktail. His regular Americano, was suddenly transformed by adding gin rather than the normal soda water. To help differentiate between the old and new, the bartender also added an orange garnish rather than the typical lemon garnish of the Americano.     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Food and Wine, Localities, Recipes

  

Friday, May 12, 2017
Fettunta
Garlic Bread and Bruschetta are probably very familiar to you already if you have any interest in Italy and/or Italian cuisine – though most Italians would consider garlic bread a whole different and inauthentic beast to their own cuisine. Simple, easy to make, comforting and incredibly tasty, this family of dishes is a staple of many a diet around the world. The word bruschetta comes from the term “abbrustolito”, which means grilled or oven-roasted. It is a term that originates from central Italy, though it is safe to assume that bruschetta has been made all over Italy for a very long time and has been suggested to even date back to the ancient Romans. Traditional, bruschetta is a simple piece of grilled bread that is rubbed with garlic, drizzled with fresh extra-virgin olive oil, and sprinkled with salt, then a variety of things can top it, such as tomato, basil, Parmesan and capers, among other things.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Florence, Food and Wine, Localities, Recipes