You have found an ideal vacation rental in Florence, you have packed your perfect holiday outfits, you've booked tickets to the Uffizi, you know where you're going shopping...it's all organised. The only thing left to do is start planning your menus because there is no bigger priority when you're visiting Tuscany than trying the famous and celebrated local cuisine. We have written about all sorts of Tuscan dishes before – from Lampredotto, a Florentine street food favourite, to Florentine-style peas, a typical side dish – but there is one key dish that meat-lovers, in particular, can't miss out on: Bistecca alla Fiorentina. Read More
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How To Make A Classic Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
A Recipe For Pici Pasta: A Fatter, Tuscan Cousin Of Spaghetti
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Pici are a thick, hand-rolled kind of pasta that look a little like fatter pieces of spaghetti and originated in the Montalcino area of the province of Siena in Tuscany. Sometimes referred to as pinci, they are made from a simple dough, typically made from only flour and water, though egg is sometimes added, depending on the recipe you are following. Like with many Tuscan foods, different families have their own tricks and methods that are handed down over the years and, so, some families will use egg and others will swear against it. Read More
Cinzano: A Characteristic Vermouth From Italy
Monday, April 30, 2018
Italy is best known for her wines and images of the vineyards of Chianti and sipping prosecco in Venice are disseminated all over the internet, television and travel guides. However, wines are not the only delicious tipples that can be found in Italy. There are plenty of other liqueurs and cocktails and other alcoholic beverages that are unique to, and typical of, the country that you should try while relaxing there on your next Italian getaway. Read More
How To Make Florentine-style Peas
Monday, April 16, 2018
Florence is an incredible destination that is full of things to see and do. However, there is one thing that is for sure at the top of this list of things: sampling the local cuisine. There are plenty of Florentine dishes and specialities to try and some are more exotic or interesting than others but delicious Florentine-style peas are something that you shouldn't skip over. If you are a foodie that has found a vacation rental in Florence then be sure to get your hands on these peas while you are spending time in the city. Read More
An Easy Recipe For Baccalà Alla Livornese
Friday, April 13, 2018
Baccalà is the Italian word for salted cod, a food that has a long history in Europe going back hundreds of years. There are various recipes involving baccalà from lots of different countries and within Italy, in particular.
In Tuscany, the most famous and typical of these dishes comes from Livorno and is called Baccalà alla Livornese. If you have found a vacation rental in Livorno, it is one of the key regional dishes that you should try – particularly if you are a foodie, you really won't want to miss out on the local flavour! Read More
