Italian Wine Diaries: The Maremma Wine Region
For this post, I’ve called on my friend and sommelier, Valentina Boschi, for guidance on...
May
Understanding Maremman wine. Part 2: Whites!
We’ve already covered the reds here, so now we’re moving onto the venerable whites that...
Apr
Understanding Maremman Wines. Part 1: Reds!
I’ll be the first to admit I know nothing about wines. Zip, zilch, niente. Until...
Apr
Festive at Manciano’s Christmas Village
It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged, but I’m back in the saddle to...
Nov
Easter events in the Tuscan Maremma
If you’re lucky enough to be anywhere in the Maremma this weekend, there are plenty...
Mar
‘Pasquetta’ or Easter Monday picnic in Tuscany
Pasquetta (pronounced Pas-QUE-tta) or Easter Monday isn’t a strictly Maremman or Tuscan tradition. It’s something...
Mar
Easter recipes – Schiaccia di Pasqua
My parents-in-law used to own a bakery in Manciano. Every year around this time, they...
Mar
Don’t miss Carnevale events 2016
Easter comes early this year, so early in fact that I haven’t even packed away all...
Jan
Carnevape di Pitigliano
Where: Pitigliano When: 31/01-9/02 What: Hard to put this into words. It’s pretty much your stock...
Carnevaletto da 3 Soldi
Where: Orbetello When: 31/1-14/2 What: Orbetello puts on a sophisticated celebration with a bunch of masked parades...