May 2024

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May 12, 2024 • Robbin Gheesling

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March 2017

Traveling in Tuscany: Mind the Curves

Tuscany is truly a magical place to rent a car and just drive around, and for some to hire a driver. The rolling hills, the hairpin turns, the slamming…

Mar 31, 2017 • Robbin Gheesling

It's NOT Always All About Florence - The Culture of Tuscany

"...lightly, softly, go yourself, to Tuscany..." - Guido Cavalcanti It took me over a week to fall asleep without earplugs when I moved into my…

Mar 29, 2017 • Raelinn Doty

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Think You Know Chianti? Dig A Little Deeper.

"This does NOT look like the postcards," I said to myself looking out across the vineyards during my very first trip to Chianti in Tuscany.

Mar 27, 2017 • Robbin Gheesling

The Simple, Rustic Pleasures of Tuscan Food

The scenery of Tuscany is glorious, but for me, the very most enchanting part of Tuscany is the food and wine.

Mar 12, 2017 • Raelinn Doty

Cream of Tomato and Carrots with "Onion's Perfume"

Delicious Umbrian Recipe from Locanda del Teatro in Montefalco

Mar 11, 2017 • Raelinn Doty

Ragu Toscano

A delicious, traditional Ragu Toscano recipe from our dear friends at Il Leccio Ristorante/Enoteca in Sant'Angelo in Colle

Mar 11, 2017 • Robbin Gheesling

Tuscan Farro Salad

This recipe is a twist on the classic recipe which is usually served cold with lemon and capers. I’ve made some changes to better accompany the rich…

Mar 11, 2017 • Raelinn Doty

February 2017

Umbria: Travel Resources

One of the best reasons to visit Umbria is that it’s a bit out of the way of the usual path of the major cities. Here is how to get there.

Feb 28, 2017 • Robbin Gheesling

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The Green Heart of Italy - Culture in Umbria

Umbria possesses a wealth of cultural heritage as well as a natural beauty giving the region the nickname, "The Green Heart of Italy." It is called this…

Feb 22, 2017 • Raelinn Doty

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The Culinary Delights of Umbria - Savory, Seasonal, Superb

Being the only landlocked region of Italy gives Umbria a unique foodshed compared to the other regions of Italy with their often ample coastlines…

Feb 14, 2017 • Raelinn Doty

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