Enogastronomia

Christmas sweets in Tuscany

At Christmas, as we know, traditional sweets cannot be missing. And in Tuscany, in addition to the classic panettone and pandoro, there are countless proposals for Christmas sweets, often linked to the rural world, ancient customs and simple but high-quality ingredients. Here are some of the most characteristic sweets of the Christmas period in Tuscany. […]

6 min · 3 Dec 2024

The Negroni cocktail and its origins

Along with the Americano, Bellini and Spritz, the Negroni is one of the most famous Italian cocktails (and the second most popular in the world after the Old Fashioned). Three ingredients (Bitter Campari, Gin and Red Vermouth) come together in a glass with ice and create a melody that caresses the senses. Officially recognised by […]

4 min · 20 Nov 2024

The best of Sicilian street food

Gastronomes all over the world know that Sicily is a reference point for those who love street food. There is no region in Italy that is so rich in proposals for eating ‘on the road’. Strolling through the streets of Sicilian towns and villages, it is virtually impossible to resist these delicious delicacies that seem […]

6 min · 5 Jul 2024

10 typical Sicilian dishes

A thousand-year-old tradition and an extraordinary variety of typical dishes make Sicily a true paradise for lovers of good food. Sicilian cuisine is a magnificent sea in which to navigate amidst smells, flavours and colours that satisfy the five senses in a masterly manner. Its peculiarity is that, over time, it has been able to […]

8 min · 1 Dec 2023

10 typical Tuscan dishes

During a trip to Tuscany, the pleasures of the table undoubtedly occupy a place of honour. Made up of preparations with peasant origins but intense flavour, Tuscan cuisine will give you truly memorable gastronomic experiences. Here are 10 typical dishes of one of the most appreciated and tasty gastronomies in Italy, which has become famous […]

7 min · 18 Oct 2023

Marsala wine and its origins

Among the many excellences of Sicilian wine production, one of the most famous is Marsala, a liqueur wine with Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) status appreciated worldwide for its organoleptic characteristics and great versatility. Besides being enjoyed simply as it is, it is in fact used to enrich sauces, creams, appetizers, first and second courses, […]

3 min · 18 Jul 2023

What are the origins of ribollita

Tuscan cuisine has a rich and long tradition, thanks to which it presents delicious recipes prepared with simple and genuine ingredients. One of the most popular and appreciated specialties of the region is undoubtedly ribollita, the soup par excellence of Tuscan tradition. As famous as the Florentine steak, it is prepared with poor but particularly […]

3 min · 30 May 2023

Traditional Tuscan Carnival sweets

Carnival is not only masks, parades and floats, but also joy for the palate. In fact, at this particular time of year, as tradition dictates, delicious typical desserts are prepared. And in Tuscany there are so many that you are spoiled for choice. What are the traditional Tuscan Carnival desserts? Here are six delicacies you […]

5 min · 29 May 2023

The best of Tuscan street food

Tuscany is the birthplace of ribollita and bistecca alla fiorentina, but also one of the regions in Italy with the widest variety of street food specialities. The tradition is rich in quick and inexpensive preparations that are sold almost everywhere. These are delicious delicacies that combine old-fashioned flavours with new combinations. What are the quick […]

5 min · 29 May 2023

Traditional Tuscan Easter sweets

Easter in Tuscany, as in the rest of Italy, is a very heartfelt celebration. Events, manifestations and historical re-enactments are held throughout the region. But the most authentic traditions of this festivity can be found in the kitchen and especially in the typical sweets. Besides the classic chocolate eggs and doves, there are countless Easter […]

5 min · 29 May 2023