Chocolate in Florence We took the train to Florence this week and got our fill of chocolate at the Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale, their annual chocolate festival. We’ve also been doing a lot of last minute things we’ve wanted to do while we’re here. It seems like no matter how long we stay in one place we always […]
LUMACHELLE
Lumachelle Orvieto has become our go to town for the weekly market, dinners out and meeting up with friends. The town is best known for its incredible white wine, Orvieto Classico, but also has had an amazing history since Etruscan times. If you’re nearby and your itinerary does not include Orvieto you are definitely missing […]
Truffle dreams do come true
A love affair with truffles It would be fair to say that I have a strong love affair with truffles. I am not talking about the confection of chocolate shaped to look like a truffle but the fungi itself. To be in Italy for winter truffle season was something that I have wanted for a […]
365 Project 2015 – week 5
Bolsena, Chianti and pigs This week we discovered Bolsena, a great little city on the banks of Lake Bolsena, had a bit of a stormy weekend and visited friends, butchers & pigs in Chianti. You can see all photos here. How did you spend your week?
MEAT CANNELLONI
Cannelloni has been on my mind for some time now and finally on a chilly Sunday I took the time to put a batch together. Like lasagna, once you have all your ingredients prepared, the assembly goes quickly and is fun. Using pre-made tubes and trying to fill them is a total pain so use […]
Chiusi, Todi & Pitigliano: enjoy the unexpected
Twenty of the surrounding towns We are passed the two month mark of our adventure in Umbria and have managed to visit around twenty of the surrounding towns and cities. As we have mentioned before, Italy in winter is a whole different beast, with relief from the sometimes staggering heat and oppressive crowds, replaced with the […]
365 Project 2015 – week 4
Beautiful sunsets We had a bit of a rough week due to illness but we’re getting back on the horse so to speak. More exploring to come as we start counting down the days to our next destination. You can see all photos here. How did you spend your week?
RICE PUDDING ARANCINI with NUTELLA
Sweet Arancini Getting their name from their orange shape, arancini (supplí in Roman cuisine) are said to have originated in Sicily during Arab rule (10th century). They have since spread throughout Italy and can be enjoyed with different fillings. Sicilian arancini are usually stuffed with ragú, you can also buy them stuffed with mushrooms, peas, […]
