Spring into Primavera in the Tuscan Maremma

The snow has finally melted! Hurrah, or as my adorable father-in-law says, ‘Urra’ (Italians are...

Surviving an unexpected Tuscan snowstorm!

On Wednesday morning, I woke up to the eager screams of “IT’S SNOWING” or “STA...

Tuscan Christmas Panforte recipe

This weekend, my entire house was filled with the cloying smell of freshly baked treats....

The Tuscan Maremma’s Best Christmas Markets

The silly season has arrived, and I, for one, am feverish with excitement! (So expect...

Picking porcini mushrooms like Heston Blumenthal

I have a soft spot for British chef Heston Blumenthal. I’ll admit, I could never...

Under the Tuscan Maremman Sun

As I was sitting down to write this blog when I realised that I have...

Best beaches in the Maremma

Last week we had some of the hottest days of the year in the Maremma....