Aperol Spritz // Alla Speranza, Siena IT

Prosecco, Aperol, soda water, and a slice of orange served over ice. It’s amazing how few people in North America are Continue reading →

Pecorino Romano with Honey // Don Beta, Volterra IT

A tasting of three pieces of Pecorino Romano aged for different lengths of time and drizzled with honey. Ristorante Don Beta is Continue reading →

Fresh Torrone // Cavalsani, Volterra IT

Soft, sweet, snow white torrone filled with Amarena cherries, candied oranges, pistachios, or chocolate with hazelnuts. Torrone – otherwise known as nougat – is an Continue reading →

Chocolate Lemoncello Confetti // Artimino IT

Smooth dark chocolate enrobed with crunchy white candy and filled with lemoncello and sugar crystals. You might think it is Continue reading →

Chocolate with Candied Pistachios // Le Bonta, Lucca IT

A smooth 61% dark chocolate bar studded with crunchy candied pistachios. I found this delicious bar in a lovely little storefront in Continue reading →

Ricotta Salata // White Truffle Festival, Volterra IT

Aged white sheep’s cheese made from whey. I had been reading about all of the wonderful local food festivals in Tuscany in Continue reading →

Eggs with Pecorino and Black Truffle // Cantina Redi, Artimino IT

Eggs baked with grated pecorino Romano and topped with shaved black truffles. We happened upon this picturesque cantina in beautiful Artimino Continue reading →