Dreaming of Tuscany

Someone recently asked me what my favorite travel destination is of the places I have been. Hmmm....Kauai? Costa Rica? Paris? London? Vienna? Edinburgh? Barcelona? My first pick was Morocco. But northern Africa barely inched out Italy (Rome, Siena, Florence and especially Tuscany). If you have never been you need to book a trip. Stat. The people. The culture. The climate. The smells. And yes...the food and the wine.

I am drooling over this villa in Umbria. Perfect to rent for a milestone birthday party or destination wedding. Yes. Please. Find the details HERE.

Under the Tuscan Sun

If I had to pick a favorite spot out of all the places I been around the globe, it would be Italy. And if I had to pick one spot in Italy, it would be Tuscany. If you have never been, you need to go at least once! If you want to experience Tuscany at home, then pick up a copy of a book from Frances Mayes.  

Of course, most people know her famous book, UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN, but two of my other favorites are IN TUSCANY

And BRINGING TUSCANY HOME

Some images of Frances' home - Bramasole

And a few recipes from Frances' blog which you can view HERE

FOCACCIA

CHICKEN UNDER A BRICK

ROASTED VEGGIES

PLUM TART

CHOCOLATE CAKE

Bottom Image: Cook and Click