Our journey from Florence to Toscana Mia started with a half hour train ride, where we were meet by a driver for a half an hour ride up into the hills of Tuscany.
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Toscanna Mia -Lunch at the farmhouse
They were so wonderful, went out of their way to have us try new dishes at every meal. They would explain history, the region it came from, and when it would be served.
Friday, July 1, 2016
Breakfast at Toscana Mia l
My first morning we started the day with a wonderful breakfast featuring ricotta cake, toast with homemade fig and quince jams, two types of local honey, fresh fruit and good coffee.
Balsamic Vinegar tasting at Acetaia Marchi
What an amazing experience! In May I contacted Acetaia Marchi about doing a balsamic vinegar tasting while visiting Modena, I had read about them online as having some of the best vinegar in Italy. They were very happy to set up an appointment, which I assumed would be with a group of other tourist. We arrived to find it was just us, the owner, his wife and their assistant spent the next two hours showing us the process of making vinegar and tasting a large variety of different types and ages. At one point they even had us get into our car and follow them to their house to see where they aged the very special vinegars under thier own roof. They are a smaller producer and take great pride in their products. It was so interesting to see how enthusiastic and passionate they are about what they do. The tasting was so in depth, I have a totally new perspective and understanding about balsamic vinegar. They explained when to use which type. The taste of their vinegar was better then I have ever had. An experience I will never forget.
Pizza and gelato making class in Florence
So much fun, hands on class. Made individual pizza's and traditional vanilla custard gelato.
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