Rustic Blueberry Tart – Made with Wild Blueberries from Abetone
Our main goal during the Abetone adventure was to make this rustic blueberry tart – or at least that’s what I dreamed of while picking tiny, deep-purple berries on the
Pine Scent, Fresh Air, Wild Blueberries – A Day Above Abetone
The ski slopes of Abetone rank among the best in Italy, and their proximity to Florence (just over an hour away) makes them a tempting stop even outside winter. Abetone
Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil – The Green Gold of Mediterranean Cuisine
It’s not easy to say something new about olive oil. Everyone knows it, everyone uses it – or at least, they think they do. But real Tuscan extra virgin olive
Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil, Chili and Confit Cherry Tomatoes
A single plate of summer. Colorful, fragrant, and wonderfully simple. For many Italians, a plate of spaghetti with garlic and tomato sauce is like coming home after a long journey.
Befond the Leaning Tower – A Local’s Guide to Discovering Pisa
When my American, French, or Spanish friends first arrive in Tuscany—especially in Florence—they usually come with the same checklist: visit Cinque Terre, see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and explore
My Mediterranean Kitchen – Where Flavours Tell Stories
The cypress-lined hills of Tuscany, the scent of freshly baked schiacciata, and an olive oil fingerprint smudged across a map. Over the years, I’ve been grateful for many things my
Museum of Illusions in Florence – Where Nothing Is What It Seems
When I first heard that Florence had opened a Museum of Illusions back in 2022, I knew I had to see it. We were among the very first visitors —
+1: Levanto – The Hidden Gem at the Gateway to Cinque Terre
Why Levanto Deserves a Spot on Your Cinque Terre Itinerary Levanto is one of those rare places you can return to again and again, and it will always greet you
Stop 5: Monterosso al Mare – Cinque Terre’s Sunniest Soul
Monterosso al Mare – Where the Cinque Terre Slows Down and Shines Brighter If the villages of Cinque Terre were a family, Monterosso would be the free-spirited big sibling—slightly different,
Stop 4: Vernazza – The Crown Jewel of Cinque Terre
Stop 4: Vernazza – The Crown Jewel of Cinque Terre Vernazza is what many picture when they think of Cinque Terre. Nestled between rugged cliffs with a natural harbor, a