Must See Destinations in Tuscany

International travelers always face the difficult task of deciding what sights to explore when traveling to different countries. The Tuscany region of Italy draws a large number of tourists each year, but many struggle what sights to see when visiting this special region of Italy. While it is east to visit the typical tourists stops like Florence or the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a vacation can be much more enjoyable when visit the rare gems Tuscany has to offer.

Chicken and Pork Pie Recipe,

a traditional pie filled with chicken and pork. The pastry is a hot water dough.

The Many Virtues of a Great Red Wine

When my unsophisticated and boring wine palate graduated from the slightly dry, semi-sweet tastes of white wines such as zinfandels and chardonnays, I was pleasantly surprised to find I had acquired quite an...

Memorable Movie Quotes

Movies come alive with language. A well written movie can make the audience laugh, cry or cringe with fear. It is the dialogue between the characters or the funny line that the audience remembers when they leave the theatre. Ever so often, a...

Holidays in Italy-Ten things to do in Tuscany

If you are planning a holiday to Italy.A visit to Tuscany is a must for your holiday planner. The food and stunning landscapes alone would make this a holiday in paradise.When you think of Tuscany, Florence...

Pair Wine With Food Made Easy

A wine list to learn the flavor and pairing of wine with food. Certain wines do pair well with meat dishes and some do with fish dishes. A basic list to learn a little bit about wine.

The Color Of Red Wine

Visiting Tuscany

If you're planning a trip to Tuscany then try and time your visit to coincide with the Chianti Classico Wine Festival in Greve in Chianti. But also make sure you take the time to explore the other sites in the region - the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the wonderful historic city of Florence.

My Mother's Cooking - Spaghetti with Meatballs

My mother made her spaghetti using ground beef and her home canned tomatoes. Later,when she stopped canning, she began using tomato sauce or paste. I take it one step farther and start with inexpensive commercial spaghetti sauce and I prefer meatballs to meat sauce.

How To Pair Wine And Food To Complement Each Other

Wine is a much bigger subject than most people think. I have worked my way up the catering industry and have been a wine merchant and sommelier for a long time and even I give myself a score of 3 out of 10...