Rome to Tuscany
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All cool this morning as we had the trial run with the ridiculous bus situation yesterday. We arrived, we waited, we got on the bus, we relaxed for several hours watching scenery. Got off the bus atRead more
All cool this morning as we had the trial run with the ridiculous bus situation yesterday. We arrived, we waited, we got on the bus, we relaxed for several hours watching scenery. Got off the bus atRead more
And the reality of living in a 12th century castle converted into 21st century living quarters:
- septic toilet
- uneven tread and rise of stairs is disconcerting
- the sloping ceilings in certainRead more
We made a traditional Tuscan pasta called pici which used to be hand-rolled by the ladies around the table as they had a gossip. These days, use a pasta machine - much faster.
Tip: 100gms flour and 1Read more
We got home pretty late from our long drive, but to top off a perfect day, we popped out to the "local" (about 30 metres from our front door) to have dinner on the back verandah looking out over theRead more
Can't come to Tuscany and not do cooking school!
Just so happens to be one right at our front door, so we signed up for the evening class where we were able to enjoy our own Tuscan delicacies andRead more
We woke up to the sounds of light rain on the roof tops this morning, which was perfect really because the kids were happy to lounge around all day in their pyjamas, and we were pretty much of theRead more
Tip: Pronounced "brus-ketta" (and this is what Giuseppina has called her book).
Goes without saying - yummy - and a good view whilst partaking of yumminess...
Next course was chicken cacciatore with porcini mushrooms
And for dessert the kids made a homely chocolate salami - a family recipe common to this part of the world. It got the "lick" of approval...
You might also know this place by the following names:
Enoteca Boccaccio Di Casini Andrea
Traveler Can you post distant shots of the castle?
Traveler Yes distance shots of the castle Sir Craig and Lady Gabrielle of Castle Certaldo.
Traveler That is pretty spectacular. Italy has sure put on the weather for you. Katie's looks like she wants to live there sitting in that alcove window. Craig might be up for some room renovations on your return!