Archive for 'Food and Wine'

Savoury dishes and gelato are what come to mind when people think of Italian food. They are less likely to imagine desserts other than panna cotta and tiramisù but certain regions in Italy are famous for their desserts and pastries. One such area is the beautiful and historic Siena, which is particularly well-known for her pastries. Traditional and made using recipes passed down for generations upon generations, they are a source of pride for the Sienese. A visit to Siena wouldn't be complete without tasting the specialities on offer so read on and take note! In fact, why not find a luxury villa in Siena, sit back, relax and truly enjoy the experience of being in the area?

You can, of course, get ice-cream – or should we say “gelato” - all over Florence and Italy rather easily. However, now that you're visiting Florence, you don't want just any old ice-cream, you want to be surprised, delighted, you want to have your socks knocked right off! Basically, you want gelato so good that you're ruined for the ice-cream back home.

Or is that just us? If you're on the same page when it comes to gelato, though, read on and take note.

Why not find a luxury villa in Florence and visit all of our suggestions? Your taste-buds will thank you later.

We have already discussed just some of the popular, typical and delicious desserts that you might expect to try on a visit to Siena but why not try and make one of the dishes for yourself in preparation for your next trip? Step by step, we'll show you how to make the perfect Panforte. Once you're hooked on the taste, find a luxury villa in Siena and you can compare your attempts to the real thing.

Pasta is one of the cornerstones of Italian cuisine and there are many, many variations. Tagliatelle is one of the kinds that we are most familiar with both in Italy and internationally. A typical Tuscan pairing with this pasta is Aubergines and, if you're thinking of holidaying there this recipe might just seal the deal. Wholesome, filling and delicious, it typifies the cuisine that the area is known for and that you'll experience in restaurants and at events and festivals all over the region. Why not try out the recipe today and then find a luxury villa in Tuscany so you can taste the real thing in wonderful surroundings?

If you're thinking of a Tuscan holiday by the sea but can't seem to quite make up your mind, there is one thing that is sure to sway most people – their stomach! A holiday in Italy has to consider food and any visitors will want to try the local cuisine. Viareggio is not only a famous seaside resort town, bustling with things to do and home to a renowned annual carnival, it is also the birthplace of a seafood soup that needs to be tasted. Eaten in Viareggio, you'll be getting the freshest, best ingredients. Find a villa near a town in the Viareggio area and try it out for yourself.