Cavolo Nero – the Tuscan Kale
Cavolo nero or ‘Tuscan kale’ or ‘Dinosaur Kale’ is a type of kale with dark-green curled leaves and packed with nutrients and flavor. It has a slightly bitter taste. It…
Traditional Chicken Cacciatore from Tuscany
Modern Chicken cacciatore interpretations include a variety of ingredients: fresh tomatoes, olives, peppers, rosemary… but the original recipe from Tuscany was actually prepared by farmers that didn’t have much in…
Torta Alla Carrarina – Traditional Rum & Rice Tart from Tuscany
The city of Carrara, in the northern part of Tuscany, was already famous in Roman times because of the impeccably white marble that could be excavated in its quarries. Along…
Castagnaccio – Flat Cake with Chestnut Flour
The terms Castagnaccio comes from the Italian castagna (chestnut) and indicates a cake traditionally baked in Tuscany during Autumn. Simple to prepare and both gluten-free and sugar-free, this cake’s earthy…
Livorno-Style Salt Cod
Livorno is a seaside city in Tuscany and one of the most important ports in Italy. If you ever visit Livorno, you can’t miss the long, beautiful promenade that follows…