After an active morning hiking in Tuscany’s lovely Val d’Orcia, nothing beats sitting down to a lunch of Ribollita Toscana, accompanied by a glass of local Sangiovese from one of Tuscany’s newer wine zones, Orcia DOC (named one of the … Continue reading
The wines of Barolo are extremely expressive of their picturesque terroir. On our Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine private wine tours of this region, we slow down, and mindfully explore this amazing territory by foot or by bike (electric assist for … Continue reading
Our Italiaoutdoors private walking and cycling tours in Italy visit the lovely hill town of Montepulciano. Situated between two of Tuscany’s picturesque valleys, the Val di Chiana and the Val d’Orcia, with views of Lake Trasimeno to the east, and … Continue reading
Years ago, I recall a story about a patronizing French chef who, when asked what he thought of Chef Alice Waters cooking, responded, “That is not cooking, that is shopping.” I wish this was as easy as he makes it … Continue reading
As I spend a delightful spring afternoon strolling through the picturesque quiet streets of Neive, admiring 13th century villas and charming churches, watching local families enjoy tasty-looking outdoor lunches at quaint trattorie, I keep an eye out in the distance … Continue reading
