In our house these wonderful cookies, usually called “Tetù” were known as “Sicilian Kisses”. How they got that name, we’re not sure. We were usually given some explanation of “Spicy” or something else just as cringe worthy, especially when you’re a kid. But in the end, they will always be known as Sicilian kisses to […]
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If you’ve seen Under the Tuscan Sun, Cortona comes to mind. But of course, there is so much more to this beautiful town than just that. Perched up on a hilltop, the views are just amazing. Stop by Piazza Garibaldi and peak into Umbria. From there you can see across the valley and the edge
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When it comes down to it, the sides are really what makes a Thanksgiving meal so good. And this cornbread and sausage stuffing is no exception. Nothing against the turkey, but truth be told, that is the real side dish for our family. This recipe has been part of our Thanksgiving meals for so long,
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We continue our tour of our favorite corner of Tuscany in Pienza. Such a great little town and a welcome bit of flat ground. There are beautiful side streets and incredible views of the Val d’Orcia just behind the Duomo di Pienza. As we’ve said before, we love Montepulciano and think it’s a great home
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We love Montepulciano and think it’s a great homebase when you’re looking to visit different towns in this area of Tuscany. We talk about things to consider when choosing a place to stay here. This is a guide to give you some ideas for planning your day in town. A couple things before we get
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We’ve just returned from our third trip to Montepulciano and it’s easy to say we’ve fallen in love with the town and the surrounding area. If you’re planning a trip to Tuscany, Montepulciano is a great home base to visit many of the nearby hilltop towns, as well as traveling into Umbria. Whether you plan
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A lot of travel information, certainly on social media, is all the beautiful bits of travel. The beautiful landscapes, picturesque streets that somehow no one is on, and it all can seem so effortless. While those moments happen, that’s not always the reality of traveling. In a lot of cases, travel makes you earn the
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Of course, one of the many reasons people travel to Tuscany is to drink the incredible local wine and enjoy the wineries of the area. There are certainly many of the “classic” winery experiences available throughout the region, but if you look around you realize all wine tours are not same. And through the different
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Truth be told, in the small hill towns of Tuscany, you will be safe going into almost any restaurant. (We mean very small – once you get to Siena, Pisa, Florence, this doesn’t necessarily apply) You’re not going to find the super touristy places that make what they think tourists will eat. Usually they have
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Driving around Montepulciano and Tuscany
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