Tuscan food is one of the main things that draws people to the region as a holiday destination. So, if you have found a luxury villa in Florence, a vacation rental in Chianti or a holiday villa in Pisa, then you're probably looking forward to all the delicious foods you will get to eat! We have written about a lot of classic Tuscan dishes in the past and have given recipes so you can try and make them for yourself. Here are some of the most famous and important of those that we have covered and links to the recipes so you can get cooking while you plan your holiday!
1. Cacciucco Alla Viareggina
This typical Tuscan seafood soup comes from the famous seaside resort town of Viareggio and consists of octopus, cuttlefish, mussels, shrimp and more. It is a hearty traditional dish that will delight seafood lovers and while the garlic and fish may not leave you smelling the freshest, it's definitely worth the strong scent!
1. Cacciucco Alla Viareggina
This typical Tuscan seafood soup comes from the famous seaside resort town of Viareggio and consists of octopus, cuttlefish, mussels, shrimp and more. It is a hearty traditional dish that will delight seafood lovers and while the garlic and fish may not leave you smelling the freshest, it's definitely worth the strong scent!
2. Tagliolini Al Tartufo
One of the most expensive foods in the world are truffles and they are more readily available and found in Tuscany. As a result, they are a popular regional delicacy that locals are proud of and there are lots of truffle festivals each year. This is a classic Tuscan truffle and pasta dish and is a must for any foodie shopping and cooking while on holidays in Tuscany.
3. Ribollita Toscana
Ribollita Toscana is a very popular soup dish that can be found all over Tuscany. With peasant origins, it is a wholesome and tasty dish that combines the region's saltless bread, beans, onions, carrots, celery and cavolo nero. It is easy to make, cost effective and delicious and a must-try for anyone holidaying in Tuscany.
One of the most expensive foods in the world are truffles and they are more readily available and found in Tuscany. As a result, they are a popular regional delicacy that locals are proud of and there are lots of truffle festivals each year. This is a classic Tuscan truffle and pasta dish and is a must for any foodie shopping and cooking while on holidays in Tuscany.
3. Ribollita Toscana
Ribollita Toscana is a very popular soup dish that can be found all over Tuscany. With peasant origins, it is a wholesome and tasty dish that combines the region's saltless bread, beans, onions, carrots, celery and cavolo nero. It is easy to make, cost effective and delicious and a must-try for anyone holidaying in Tuscany.
4. Panzanella
Panzanella, also called Panmolle, is the quintessential Tuscan summer salad but is tasty all year long. It is delicious, easy to make, very healthy and cost effective, and lasts for days – everything you could ask for in a dish! Dating back to at least the 14th century, it is still popular and is readily available all over Tuscany. It also makes for an easy meal to whip up in one of our beautiful vacation rentals.
Good food is key to any vacation in Tuscany so be sure to browse through our articles on Tuscan food for all the information you need to eat (and drink) well while holidaying in this beautiful Italian region.
Don't forget that we are the best website for Tuscan villas to rent on the market so, if you're planning a holiday to Tuscany, be sure to check out Tuscany-villas.it!
Panzanella, also called Panmolle, is the quintessential Tuscan summer salad but is tasty all year long. It is delicious, easy to make, very healthy and cost effective, and lasts for days – everything you could ask for in a dish! Dating back to at least the 14th century, it is still popular and is readily available all over Tuscany. It also makes for an easy meal to whip up in one of our beautiful vacation rentals.
Good food is key to any vacation in Tuscany so be sure to browse through our articles on Tuscan food for all the information you need to eat (and drink) well while holidaying in this beautiful Italian region.
Don't forget that we are the best website for Tuscan villas to rent on the market so, if you're planning a holiday to Tuscany, be sure to check out Tuscany-villas.it!
Photo credits
picture 1: jeffreyw / CC BY 2.0;
picture 3: Heather Katsoulis / CC BY-SA 2.0
picture 1: jeffreyw / CC BY 2.0;
picture 3: Heather Katsoulis / CC BY-SA 2.0
