Archive for 'Products & Specialities'

  

Thursday, December 6, 2018
Negroni
Over on the Tuscany Villas blog we have previously discussed the Negroni cocktail and its origins. While the exact details of said origins are disputed and their are many versions of the tale, the most popular attributes it to the Caffè Casoni (now called Caffè Giacosa) in Florence in 1919, when a Count Camillo Negroni asked the bartender, Forsco Scarselli, to strengthen his favourite cocktail by adding gin rather than the normal soda water to an Americano. To this, an orange garnish rather than the typical lemon garnish of the Americano, was also added and, soon, the cocktail became a favourite at the bar.     Read More
Posted in: Food and Wine, Localities, Products & Specialities, Restaurants & Cafés, Venice

  

Monday, November 19, 2018
Pasticciotto
Breakfasts in Italy tend to be simple affairs and mostly comprise of grabbing a cappuccino and a pastry. While on holidays in Italy, there could be nothing better than getting your hands on some fragrant coffee and a fresh pastry, sitting outside an amazing cafe, and taking a leisurely breakfast while enjoying your new surroundings. That's how to best start off any day holidaying in Italy.

If you have found a vacation rental in Lecce, there is one pastry that you should keep in mind and make sure to sample during your stay. That is the pasticciotto: a golden brown flaky shortcrust pastry with a creamy vanilla speckled centre. There are also variations on the original that can have chocolate cream, pistachio cream and more but the OG is a must for first-timers.     Read More
Posted in: Apulia, Food and Wine, Products & Specialities, Southern Italy

  

Thursday, September 27, 2018



Tuscany's cuisine is impossibly famous worldwide but while the savoury food is more well-known, Tuscany is also home to plenty of delicious treats, amazing pastries, tasty snacks and wonderful cakes. Many were originally and traditionally only made for special occasions and during the key religious holidays of the year such as Easter and Christmas but, today, they can be sought out and purchased whenever you want.     Read More
Posted in: Food and Wine, Localities, Products & Specialities, Recipes, Tuscan Coast

  

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Limoncello
The stunning coastal town of Sorrento is located in the bay of Naples and is one of those perfect places to relax on the beach, wander, eat too much and sip tasty drinks. It is the ideal place to relax and unwind and do very little of anything at all. If you have found a vacation rental in Sorrento, found the perfect book to bring along with you, found a great restaurant to dine in and are feeling super-chilled out, be sure to remember this one thing: order a Limoncello after your meal!     Read More
Posted in: Campania, Food and Wine, Products & Specialities, Southern Italy

  

Monday, March 5, 2018
If you have found a vacation rental in Milan and are a fashion-lover or shopping addict exploring the city, you'll find plenty of great places to spend your money from famous shopping streets like and districts like the luxurious and upmarket Golden Triangle and the picturesque Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping centre. All of the famous Italian luxury fashion brands have stores in the city and there are also some unique boutiques and gems. However, if you don't have quite the budget to afford to frequent such places, or you simply love a bargain, then we have another great option.


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Posted in: Activities, Food and Wine, Localities, Milan, Products & Specialities, Shopping