Category Archives: Food

A stop in Chianti…

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Melonie

Just a short 3.5 km from the famous SR222 is the wondrous winery called Tenuta di Riseccoli. We literally just “came upon it” trying to make our way back to Greve and stopped to visit. It was early, we were … Continue reading →

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Along the S222…The Chianti Way….

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Melonie

As a Realtor, a “For Sale” sign always makes my head turn. In Italy, “Vendita” is the word for “sale” and as you travel along the S222 winding road in Chianti you will see these signs. I have often wanted … Continue reading →

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Italian Secrets-Tiny Twists and Sugar Bread!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Melonie

Happy New Year 2012….we are looking forward to fulfilling many dreams and goals this year and like many we are making “promises” to ourselves…mine…to learn Italian and run more….I will NEED to run after all the wonderful Italian sweets we … Continue reading →

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“I wanna wash my hair with snow…”

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Melonie

“Come on weather man, give us a forecast snowy white…can you hear the prayers of every child-like heart tonight?”-the words from my favorite Amy Grant song always ring clear on Christmas. We also love to go around singing “Snow” from … Continue reading →

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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire….

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Melonie

Well it’s chestnut time in Tuscany. Called “castagne” in Italian and used for various foods like pancakes, honey, polenta, pasta, and a famous dessert called “castagnaccio”. A few years ago the kid and I gathered these heroic nuts and learned all … Continue reading →

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No scrambled eggs…sorry.

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Melonie

SO MUCH FOOD…..at night…… One cultural difference in Italy is the food and when and what they eat. I have several funny stories of us trying to find a “big breakfast” which does not exist except in hotels. The normal … Continue reading →

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Florence and kids??-SURE!!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Melonie

Florence-the town of the art, statues, frescoes, history….and you want to take a child? YES! Yes you can! A little homework will make your trip with a child more enjoyable. First explain there is no “technology” today-they will actually learn … Continue reading →

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Flowers and Photo’s

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Melonie

Now that is a meatball people! This spring we were happy to plan our visit to Tuscany around an Annual Festival of Camilla’s. Lovely flowers full of fragrance and colors. The festival is advertised all over as a Lucca Festival … Continue reading →

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Life in Lucca….

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Melonie

The “kid” has an eye for photography of real life. She has become the official photographer for our short hiking trips in Tennessee or longer shopping in Italy. She is actually quite good- We love Lucca-we have visited many times and … Continue reading →

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The most special day…

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Melonie

I always like to share the most special day (trip really) I had with the kid…we decided to go during Fall Break a few years ago to visit, move into, update, get to know, etc. the new flat we had … Continue reading →

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