Lampredotto: Florence’s Most Iconic Street Food (And Why It Sounds Worse Than It Tastes)
The most reliable lunch in Florence costs five euros, comes wrapped in paper, and has a backstory most travel writing posits as a dare. Lampredotto is the Florentine street food the internet has decided you need to be brave to eat. The truth, when you actually take a bite, is...
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Torta Caprese Recipe - A Traditional Italian Dessert
As much as I enjoyed eating traditional Italian foods when I was younger, I lived with the idea that American desserts were superior to Italian desserts. Sure, Italians had Tiramisu and Gelato, but those were nothing compared to raspberry topped cheesecakes, towering chocolate layer cakes, and fudgy brownies. There were...
Cacio e Pepe: History and Recipe
When in Rome, you’ll often hear a Roman waiter say, “Try cacio e pepe!” And often, tourists will not know exactly what that means. But after leading food tours in Rome since 2011, I can assure you that cacio e pepe is one of the best pasta Roman cuisine has...
How to Make the Perfect Negroni – and its History
Equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth stirred and served over ice with a twist of orange peel – the Negroni may be an easy cocktail but its perfect balance of flavors make it a firm favorite the world over. But where did it all start for this delicious drink...
As you probably already know, Italy is a spectacular country to visit and live in (especially for its great food). From the top of the boot to Sicily, there’s such a wide variety of Italian towns, cities, and landscapes to see that you could spend a lifetime seeing them. To...
10 Things to Do in the Tuscan Countryside
The Tuscan landscape is famous throughout the world, and how better to enjoy it than to get right into it. Here are ten things to do in the Tuscan Countryside if you find yourself visiting: Discover tiny hilltowns Though there are plenty of towns in Tuscany countryside you have heard...
Planning your next trip to Italy? Dreaming of that gelato you’ve been craving for so long? Here is a treat for you! An easy, great chocolate gelato recipe! One of the nice things about living and working in Italy is Ferragosto, or rather, the tradition that the month of August is...
Florence Foods: 5 Things to Eat When Visiting
Traveling to Florence means a whole new set of Italian food to try. Because food in Italy varies so much by region, there is a surprising difference between the food in Florence and the food in Rome despite the not-so-far physical distance between these cities. Food in Florence is defined...
The 7 Best Road Trips in Italy
While many travelers enjoy a tour of Italy’s most famous monuments (or indeed a walking food tour of one of its most culinary neighborhoods), one of the best ways to get to know Italy and to make the most of your trip is to explore the beautiful Italian countryside by...
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