Recreating the Atmosphere of the Befana Celebrations
On the eve of Epiphany (January 5th), some Italian towns have processions and events to mark the visit of the Befana, a kind witch who...
Drops of Bliss from Bolsena Lake
Inspiring You in creating tranquil and lovely memories that You can treasure forever
Echoes of Tuscany: Quotes from Tuscan Luminaries
Step into the world of Tuscany's literary and philosophical luminaries. In this post, we uncover the timeless wisdom and insights offered by famous Tuscan poets,...
Italy and Tuscany Slow-Living Inspiration
In this post, you will find a collection of phrases designed to infuse your daily life with the essence of Tuscan living. These inspiring words...
Velvety Pumpkin Soup
The Story Like all the recipes in this book of stories, the pumpkin velouté prepared by my mother with the pumpkins grown in our grandparents'...
A Kite in the Sky
With our hair tousled by gusts of wind, facing the rippling lake and the herons struggling to fly, my sister and I were searching for...
Potato Gattò
The Story Potato Gattò was one of those recipes that we all loved in our house, and the one who used to make it wasn't...
A Slow-Living Morning in Tuscany: Embracing the Essence of Fall
In Bolsena, in the centre of Italy, where the golden autumn sun kisses the rolling hills and paints the vineyards in warm hues, a typical...
Italian Vocabulary: The Beauty of Seasons (Autumn)
La bellezza delle stagioni (Autunno)The beauty of seasons (Autumn)La belleza de las estaciones (Otoño) Le Foglie Diventano GialleThe leaves turn yellowLas hojas se vuelven amarillas...
Italian Vocabulary: A Slow Day
Una giornata tranquillaA slow dayUn día tranquilo Godersi la Colazione LentamenteEnjoying a slow breakfastDisfrutar de un desayuno lento Girare per la Casa in PantofoleStrolling around...
Mulberry Tart
The Story Before I share the recipe, let me tell you a bit about Grandma Alberta, whose wisdom is unparalleled. Born in 1929, she lived...