A Foodie's Guide to Tuscany

No-where is the love of life taken more seriously than in Tuscany, Italy. ‘La dolce vita’ is like a mantra here, and a life lived well is something that all Tuscans strive for. Stunning scenery, ancient culture, some of the best art in the World, Tuscany really does seem to have it all. It is not surprising then, that this love of life spills over into the food and drink of the region. Some of the best dishes and wines of Italy can be found in Tuscany, and anyone who visits here will do well to leave their diets at home. Visiting Tuscany is a time to indulge all the senses, but most especially, it is a time to delight the taste buds. Come with me as I journey around Tuscany and show you the best places to eat, drink and if you have time, sightsee!

This book contains all the information you will need to make planning a trip to Tuscany easy and make it the most memorable ever as well as cooking some amazing Tuscan recipes you can find:

• Basic facts about Tuscany
• Tuscan epicurean specialities: foods and wines that make up the mouth-watering flavours of Tuscany
• Places to visit: Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, the coastline
• A practical glossary of the different types of restaurants : Trattoria, Gelateria, Tavola Calda, Café, Ristorante, etc
• 30 Must Do here in Tuscany that you won’t forget
• Our recommended culinary schools and Winery tours
• 3 fabulous itineraries : Tuscan Wine Tour, Taste of Tuscany Food Tour, Art Tour of Tuscany
• 20 memorable recipes to bring home the unique Tuscan flavours including appetizers, first course and second course dishes and desserts.