My chocolate mini tarts
03 Nov 2012
Not much time to cook these days, but when we are in Civitella and Liam is looked after by grandma, mamma can experiment!
Tuscany through my eyes – Week 2
01 Nov 2012
After 18 years in Pisa (at least half of time) and my entire life in Southern Tuscany, nature and art should not leave me in awe anymore. But the electric blue sky of an autumn evening made me realize you cannot really grow used to beauty.
The fall is here at last…
27 Oct 2012
Most people love Italy for its climate: the sunny days, the dry weather that allows people to take many day trips and enjoy the outdoors. I love the rain, the mists, the cool breeze, the grey skies. I love the weather that makes you feel comfortable indoors, curled up on your sofa with a good book and a cup of tea. A thunderstorm that leaves behind a cool, misty morning…
Tuscany through my eyes – Week 1
25 Oct 2012
Now that my project about Tuscany over the seasons is over, I have decided to start a new project: Tuscany through my eyes. I will publish photos that I have taken and photos that I have not taken but I wish I had! 52 posts to show you Tuscany the way I see it and feel it.
Is Tuscany child-friendly?
10 Oct 2012
The answer to that question is “it depends on what you mean”. If the question is whether children are welcome everywhere, the answer is yes. If the question is whether Tuscany and Italy have much to offer to families with children the answer is definitely no.
Wi-Pi: Free Wi-Fi in Pisa
20 Sep 2012
There are several wi-fi hot spots in Pisa. And they are free.
Maledetti Toscani!
11 Jul 2012
Vices and virtues of my people for this month’s post in the Italy Blogging Roundtable series.
Gnocchi with pumpkin, leek and pinenuts
29 May 2012
A quick yet delicious recipe for busy bees (or new mums) like me!
When saying “no” might be a good idea
11 Apr 2012
Being invited is usually a good thing, except when it is not. There are a few “invitations” that you might not want to accept when traveling in Italy. And one invitation you should definitely accept!
Starting over
24 Mar 2012
A personal post to thank all the friends who have written to us over the past few days.
