Learning to cook, again. Ciao, I am Giulia. I am a food writer and photographer and I teach Tuscan cooking classes in my family house in the countryside. I was born and bred in Tuscany. I started this blog in 2009 to collect family recipes and stories. My better half, joined the team in 2015 when he moved in from Florence. He now loves the country life.

Pumpkin Spice and Decorative Gourds. Van Gogh, Still Life With Ginger Jar and Onions, September 1885. Oil on canvas, 39. McMaster Museum of Art, Hamilton, Ontario. Gourds, decorative and otherwise. Pumpkins, whole and spiced both.

Another Stroll Through the Sassi of Matera. Here are a few photos from a walk around the Sassi of Matera. Which is always an interesting experience. But without carting around my professional equipment.

An International Food Lit Event where authors, bloggers and food professionals will talk about the universal meaning of food and its influence in their lives and careers in a series of round-tables on July 21, 22 and 23 2015 in Turin, NW Italy. Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Add the royal seal in the logo signaled Pepino as a gelato royal supplier. At Turin Epicurean Capital we are renown for being gelato connoisseurs. Because in fact, we all do have a real passion for gelato and ice cream in general.

Renovating, drinking wine and making mistakes in Piemonte, Italy. Things to do in the Langhe. Welcome to troll town! August 11, 2015. How to become authentically Piemontese in five easy steps.

One of the most beautiful Italian regions, Piemonte is the land of big red wines, white truffles, cheeses and top quality food. Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Presentation of 2011 Barolo Tasting. Even though a month has gone by since this event took place, I am dying to tell you about the most amazing tasting experience EVER which happens right here in Barolo. Actually, one American man I met there said he comes every year just for this event. See my own experience at one of the challenging tastings here.

Elisa Pesce Traduzioni tecniche and editoriali. Come Proust con le madelaines. Se la differenza vien da te.

Flourless White Chocolate Citrus Cake.

The size of my thumbnail, maritozzi. More delicious than I knew possible, and by the way, who knew. So, when exactly did I disco. Was it via my Italian grandparents, who perhaps fed me.