Peposo alla Fornacina (Beef Stew) is a dish that is a specialty from Impruneta, a small town in the hills surrounding Florence renowned for its famous terracotta production. In fact, the dish was invented in times past by the men working in the kilns. It can be recalled that in the XV century, … Read more
Aged Gouda Blue Cheese Asiago Parmigiano-Reggiano Cr?me Fraiche Gorgonzola Marscapone Epoisses
Barrie Lynn, The Cheese Impresario, knows how to make the flavors of cheese come to life. From olive oil, to honey, to wine – the pairing options out there are limitless. So it only seemed natural to develop a monthly cheese and wine pairing which would compliment the extraordinary Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi … Read more
Risotto is a versatile and popular dish that originated in Italy. There are few dishes as excellent as risotto. This simple, warming and hearty rice dish can be matched with other hundred flavors, such as butter, saffron, and parmesan. Risotto is versatile and you can simply pair it with other ingredients. From … Read more
One of the things you will notice immediately about Tuscan homes, art, and interior design is the strong connection the home has to the earth and nature. Everything which can be called “Tuscan style” is inspired in one way or another by the elements of nature: Stone walls and flooring Earth driven … Read more
Tiramisu is an Italian dessert, tirami su which means pick me up or take me back. The origin of tiramisu has been a dispute between the Italian regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto. It is a coffee-flavored dessert made from soaked gingerbread in coffee. A mixture of whipped eggs is coated … Read more
Mozzarella (moht-suh,REHL-lah) is a dream of a cheese and very versatile in uses plus very varied in taste and form. When you see Mozzarella being made, it is reminiscent of watching taffy being pulled at the County Fairs. The curd is actually dipped into hot water and stretched until the cheesemaker is … Read more
