Mary Freeland | June 2, 2010
Nestled along the Mediterranean, Tuscany and the Spanish coastal region called Andalusia, share more than just coastline.
Influences from the ocean and the common climates infuse both their food and their culture. Much like Tuscany, Andalusia is known for amazing cuisine that takes center stage at seasonal festivals. Among the many celebrations in the Spanish culture [...]
Mary Freeland | May 19, 2010
As the weather warms and our movable feast grows in both guests and dishes, we thought that offering up a refreshing dish would be a perfect complement to the table. Our dish today can be served with the meal as a dessert or as a wonderful cooling finish to the evening. It can even be enjoyed all by itself as a “grow up” summer treat.
Mary Freeland | April 20, 2010
This beautiful Italian Baroque and Formal English style garden was established in the eighteenth century. The low stone wall on the property is the perfect place to take photographs and look at the breathtaking view of Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Mary Freeland | April 14, 2010
Sometimes it the small things that make the biggest impact. The scent of a fragrant bunch of fresh picked wild flowers, sitting on a table can transport you out doors. Crisp white linens are a striking canvas to build your feast upon. The finishing touches you add to your decor or the meal can really take you from ordinary to extraordinary. This week’s recipe may be a small portion of your meal but it really does put an exclamation point into the spread.
Mary Freeland | April 13, 2010
With Spring making her debut, I thought we would take a stroll through the gardens of Florence, Tuscany. Given the rain and overcast skies outside my window, there is no place I would rather be.
Mary Freeland | April 6, 2010
This town represents everything that is Tuscan. Some of the of the existing walls in Cortona,Tuscany were built by the Etruscans (where the name Tuscany comes from). You can find that bit of history here. There is also Fra Angelico’s masterpiece, “Annunciation,” housed in the Museo Diocesano. We also have repentant Saint Margaret.
Mary Freeland | March 30, 2010
There are so many beautiful places to visit in Tuscany, Italy. Siena,Tuscany is the home of Santo Caterina (Italian for Saint Catherine). Statues and frescos all depict this incredible woman. Altars are built in her honor. In Siena, she is the most beloved woman of the Middle Ages.
Mary Freeland | March 23, 2010
We continue our visits to the incredible Italian art and history that can be found in Tuscany. Today we visit the Museum of the Madonna del Parto in Monterchi, Tuscany.
Mary Freeland | March 15, 2010
As you tour the Tuscan countryside taking in the historical sites, don’t forget to notice the beautiful landscape and architecture that is the basis for Tuscan décor. Our journey today takes us to Prato’s Duomo (Italian for cathedral) to see Mary’s sacred girdle and beheading of John the Baptist in awe-inspiring frescos.
Mary Freeland | March 10, 2010
Today we start with an Italian lesson on our blog. What does the word in the title of this post mean? Tuna. Fitting that our tour of Tuscan cuisine takes us to southern Italy with a dish that originated there; Peperoni rossi ripieni de tonno, or Tuna in Rolled Red Peppers.
