Category Archives: Tuscany

PULL!!!!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Melonie

I have been posting the last few days on the “Harvest Festival” in San Gimignano, also known as the Town of Towers.  A lovely but a bit touristy town during the day, it is certainly worth the crowds on that … Continue reading →

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The ladies get in on the action!

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Melonie

A surprise to some but a beautiful historical tradition to Italian festivals are the dances and competitions done by the ladies of the town. At the “Harvest Festival” in San Gimignano, the women have been working hard all year to … Continue reading →

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Throwing the Flags….

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Melonie

One of my favorite scenes in “Under the Tuscan Sun” movie is the young man showing his love to the young Italian woman by throwing the flags in the festival. I remember watching that movie thinking , how lovely, how … Continue reading →

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Let’s go to the Fair!

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Melonie

Once again this year we visited San Gimignano (the town of towers) located in Tuscany so we could experience the fun of Ferie delle Messi or Harvest Festival. It is an easy drive from Florence or Rome, a walled city … Continue reading →

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Egg’cellent

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Melonie

So I admit I read a lot of recipes.  I am a dreamer that someday I will actually make something I read about…for years I have read every Italian book on making fresh bread and pasta, thinking to myself…I could … Continue reading →

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While we’re on the subject of cheese….

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Melonie

  The song says “Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go”…well, in the hills above Lucca in the Garfagnana it would say…”Over the river and UP through the woods, and up and up and up…to … Continue reading →

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A few Money Tips…

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Melonie

Don’t leave home without it…no, not your American Express…your Euro’s-the money of Italy! Depending on where you are traveling you would be wise to show up with money in hand. Cash is key, and credit cards are not used everywhere. … Continue reading →

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Horse tricks and turkey legs…

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Melonie

I’ll say it again and again….google “Festivals in Tuscany” or wherever else you are traveling in Italy and plan your trip accordingly. The festivals (food, flowers, men in tights) really put you in the vacation mood and throw you back … Continue reading →

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Zip Lining in the Alps!!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Melonie

A super fun day and a great change from the medieval villages, museums, art, or shopping is an outdoor adventure in the Garfagnana! Kids and adults alike will appreciate the break, the fresh air and a beautiful drive to “Selva … Continue reading →

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Wine Snob?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Melonie

It’s no secret…the one thing I will never understand or be able to comprehend is the massive undertaking of wine…whether it is here in Tennessee or in Italy. I will never be accused of being a “wine snob”..I even get … Continue reading →

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