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The Friendly Country Campaign into action in Tuscany

The Friendly Country Campaign Foundation, Campagna Amica, has organized for the month of February a series of markets around Tuscany. The objectives of the institution are to cater for both consumers and farmers in consideration of today’s most heartfelt themes: … Continua a leggere

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A medieval Saint Valentine’s at the shade of Chianti’s hills

The beautiful scenery of the Florentine hills this time will be the backdrop for a romantic evening, where the magic of the past merges with the gentle breeze of love. The Sestiere Castellare, association for the promotion of cultural and … Continua a leggere

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Sticky & Sweet Tour of the province of Pistoia

Sunday full of sweetmeat goodies scheduled this weekend in the province of Pistoia. The town of Borgo a Buggiano is hosting its traditional “Gluttons’ Carnival”. The streets of this ancient city will be packed with stalls full of delicious local … Continua a leggere

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Filippino Lippi comes back home

Next Sunday,  February the 12th 2012,  the altar-piece Nerli  by Filippino Lippi will be welcomed home by Florentines. It is back to its original spot,  the Santo Spirito  Church. The painting, which has been there for five hundred years,  was … Continua a leggere

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Food in Tuscany: a journey into a repeated miracle of simplicity

Cooking is a civilized  way of communication,  it is a special way of taking care. The pleasure of  the eye and taste is,  in Tuscany,  increased by  grace and elegance because here cooking breathes life into  the even  simplest ingredients. … Continua a leggere

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