The Tuscan Maremma’s Best Christmas Markets

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

Top 3 Tuscan Maremman spa spots for any budget

As the weather gets cooler here in the Tuscan Maremma, I can’t think of anything...

Picking porcini mushrooms like Heston Blumenthal

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

Welcome back!

Benvenuto! Welcome back! I’ve been writing furiously, trying to finish some more content on the...

Under the Tuscan Maremman Sun

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

Panzanella bread salad recipe

Summer in the Maremma always puts me in the mood for light and fresh dinners....

Saturnia’s Cascate del Mulino

You really never know what to expect when you visit the Maremma. So little is...

Grosseto’s Weekly Market

Grosseto has my heart, and that’s not just because it happens to be the heart...

Pasta con le Lumache (Pasta with Snails) Recipe

Last Sunday, I was at Poggio Murella, a few kilometres from Saturnia, for their annual...

Sovana’s ‘Citta del Tufo’ Archaeological Park

I was lucky enough to visit Sovana’s ‘Citta del Tufo’ Archaeological Park. The Citta del...