Where to eat

Tuscany: Arezzo, Piazza Grande
Traditional and Modern Cuisine 

Piazza Grande @Arezzo (Tuscany, Italy)
I do think that anyone can not truly know a place if has not tasted the local cuisine.

La Curia Restaurant, Arezzo

Today I'd like to propose a really elegant restaurant, a place where the mix between tradition and modernity is indeed very successful.

Pici al Ragù Bianco @ "La Curia"

View from the tables of "La Curia" (Arezzo)

The Restaurant " La Curia " is located just at the entrance of Piazza Grande, and the shadow of the big white umbrellas let you eat outside enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Chianina Beef minced: delicious!!
I had the opportunity to taste local specialities, as Pici Pasta, and innovative dishes, such as Chianina beef minced with egg sauce and anchovy ice cream: Delicious!!! 


Extra Virgin Olive Oil... so good!







Of course, every ingredient is locally produced: scented, rich such as the Extra Virgin olive oil, produced in the countryside of Arezzo, dressing dishes offered.

Enjoy it on Tuscan bread, a true delicacy!




Of course I'll wait for your comments ... but meanwhile look at this:


My web address on the pc of "La Curia" Restaurant!!
 Ciao!
 Carlotta

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Welcome to a Farm in the Enchanted 
Val Federìa (Livigno)!


Walking To Agriturismo Federia, Livigno
Welcome in My Blog, My Dear Friends!


Today, starting from the valley you can reach this characteristic farm in two hours' walk. I'm speaking about Agriturismo Federìa. 

Val Federìa (Livigno)
The Federia Farm only ais is to offer its guests a genuine ospitality and an atmosphere of conviviality.


This is a typical feature of the Italian Alpes, and I personally could taste the products  of the Farm's Menu. I really enjoyed it!!
The Federia Farm meal: their products for me!!





In this farm you 'll have the opportunity to eat their own products; cheese, meat and - of course! - typical cuisinel (as polenta, for example)




Federìa Farm (Livigno)
The atmosphere is typically alpine, and the kindness of the staff makes it particularly attractive.




Federìa Farm with My Personal Touch





I think it will be a magic experience... let me know what wil be yours!



Agriturismo Federìa, Val Federìa (Livigno): My Own Italy!
Ciao!
Carlotta
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Tuscany: Discover a contemporary real Tuscan cuisine... with My Personal Touch!

If you want to find a little place away from the spotlight of the major resorts, if you would like to be welcomed with kindness and attention, I suggest to taste the cuisine of the Master Giancarlo Fulgenzi.

Master Giancarlo Fulgenzi and I @ "Lo Steccheto", Tuscany

 
"Lo Steccheto", Val di Chiana, Tuscany
The Restaurant Lo Steccheto is therefore certainly a special place that is worth exploring: be conscious that the experience of eating will not be the only one!


Delicious omelet with mushrooms flavored with basil

I personally have tasted authentic deliciousness like omelette with mushrooms flavored with basil, but there were also traditional dishes such as prosciutto and the typical pecorino cheese of Pienza.  


Prosciutto e Pecorino di Pienza





In addition to good food, the feature of this place is yhe friendliness and attention to customers.


I am greedy of cherries!


Mrs. Luana is so lovely.. she looks after the customers and ... me too!


Mrs. Luana and I :-)



Before you leave you must absolutely visit the wine cellar of "Lo Steccheto": a magic place to spot authentic jewels such as  precious wines of the '900, antiques and more ... find out and Enjoy!


Wine Cellar @ "Lo Steccheto" in Val di Chiana, Tuscany
This is My Own Italy .... I'm sure your experience will be great, and I'll wait for your personal feed back!

Ciao,  
Carlotta

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Rimini: Piadina Romagnola, Typical Italian Meal


Piadina Romagnola by Lella (Rimini, Italy): I  brought them home, I could I give them?!?
The Piadina is a food made ​​from a dough of wheat flour, lard (or olive oil), salt and water, which is traditionally cooked in an earthenware dish, said dish but today more commonly baked on metal plates or slabs of stone hearth called "text"."
The piadina is inserted in the list of traditional Italian food products in the region Emilia-Romagna.
Preparing Piadina and Cassoni @Lella

The Cassone is a typical preparation based on where the flatbread dough is stuffed, folded and sealed before cooking.
 But, if  you're really interested in tasting the most delicious Piadina in Rimini you MUST taste the Piadina Lella, the oldest piadineria of Rimini (Piadineria "Dalla Lella")

Marina, her daughter, is the Queen of Piadina, and her shop is really so characteristic, and she will explain all the receipes of her culinary masterpieces!

Miss Marina @ Lella, Piadineria Rimini
You can eat Piadina "Dalla Lella" in all ways: classic, extra virgin olive oil and in the variants of spelled, whole wheat flour and cereals.
All Piadas and Cassoni ready to be eaten!
For the greediest of you I'd suggest to try the Cassoni with       Nutella: absolutely great!  Here is what you can enjoy: so many delicacies that it will be really hard to choose: Piada and ham, Piada and salame,  Piada and sausage,  Piada ham, cheese and rucola,  Piada ham and cheese, Piada Pienza pecorino and salame,  Piada robiola and sump,    
@ Lella with My Personal Touch!
And also Piada smoked cheese and ham or bacon, Piada sardines and rucola, Piada squacquerone and rucola, Piada sausage and gratin, Piada vegetable gratin, and, last but not least!!, Piada and Nutella!!  :-)  

Ciao!
Carlotta  ________________________________________  
Modena Hills... with My Personal Touch!
The good traditional cuisine of Emilia Romagna (Italy)   
During my little journey around the Modena Hills, I was so lucky to find a little gem in a so small village (only  39 people live there!): Semelano di Montese 
  
Rifugio DiVino (Semelano di Montese, Modena-Italy)

Here we are! (Modena Hills, Italy)
Rifugio DiVino (www.rifugiodivino.it) is a place that seems a picture: a traditional rural building completely renovated while retaining the features of a country dwelling.
 
Coming there let you rediscover traditional flavours and home cooking in a comfortable and friendly environment.
Landscape of the Modena Hills seen from Rifugio DiVino
Mrs.Giovanna is the cook (and the owner, too): her thirty years of experience in the kitchen. She expresses her art through the preparation of authentic culinary delights: tortellini, pasta, roasts, pies, jams ...
My Personal Breakfast at Rifugio DiVino
I had the chance to taste a breakfast of fresh ricotta cheese and blueberry jam, apple pies and chocolate cakes completely prepared by Mr. Giovanna..
For dinner, I started with the more classic Emilian dishes: tortellini in broth! Mrs. Giovanna prepares them personally every Tuesday, with the assistance of the older ladies of the small country.
You MUST enjoy them!

Mrs. Giovanna and I: listening to the secrets of Emilian cuisine
Ciao!
Carlotta    _________________________________________________  
Discovering Marche 
(Italy... With my Personal Touch!)
Ok, my friend! Very happy to introduce you to this magic part of Italy. Of course you can find a lot of information yourself, but.... FOLLOW ME, I'll show you something special :-)      
I was in Macerata, just few days ago, and I asked for a good place to dinner... I mean, a typical place to dinner! People suggest me this restaurant... and it was a great suggestion.
In a small borough, Morrovalle (in Macerata, Morrovalle, Contrada Culmici), there is an old Franciscan monastery. During the second world war it was used as refuge for the displaced. After the end of the war, the monks moved, and the convent was bought by a local family.
Fifteen year ago, mrs. Ilda and his husband fell in love for this magic place, and decided to restore this site and, with a patient and meticolous work, they transformed the convent in a restaurant with local cuisine made with local products and specialties. I'm speaking about "L'Orto Dei Cappuccini" Restaurant.
This is me @ L'orto Dei Cappuccini
They don't have any web site yet; You can call at this number +39 0733223417, and say that you are friend of mine!
Princisgrassi



Among the dishes, do not miss the Olive Ascolane (look at the " Preparation Of Olive Ascolane" ) and the fried eggs cream (Recipe of Crema Fritta) , the "Princisgrassi ", and delicoius pastries to dip in Vincotto (Vincotto) ... yummy!
 
Ciao!
Carlotta      

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The Brenta River (Venice,Italy) 

If you fancy something really special, very aristocratic and elegant you have to take a ride on the River Brenta. 
For your rest for lunch or dinner, I can really recommend the restaurant Villa Tini: ask Mrs. Donatella, she will welcome you with warmth and competence!
I dined in this restaurant cause I was suggested by the hotel (nearby) which I was guest. Greeted with warmth and friendliness, I was in a dining room whose history is very special: an ancient aristocratic villa on the banks of the Brenta River, then It was transformed in the country's mail, complete with a change of horses. Bought back and restored later by middle-class family, is now used as a restaurant. The restructuring, however, was done with respect for ancient traditions, and particular attention was given to the floor (Venetian mosaic), the chandeliers and wall lamps (Murano glass), in addition to food, of course!
I could appreciate traditional Venetian dishes: vegetable soup with broccoli, typical local home-made fresh pasta with artichokes, scaloppine pork with polenta and mushrooms, braised beef with polenta, and last but not least!, hazelnut cake with custard and baskets of cake with chocolate mousse.  All accompanied by locally produced red wine, which was followed by a peaty taste of grappa (almost 48% alcohol!) Reserve. 

Ms Donatella has guided me in tasting ability, and courtesy, collecting my compliments, but she wanted to remark the teamwork in the kitchen. In short, a really very nice evening. 
Try it!




Ciao,
Carlotta    
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Venice (Italy)...With my personal Touch!  

In Venice you can eat really a lot of tasty dishes in many restaurants or bistrot.
Here I want to suggest you to have a particular rest enjoyng an Happy Hour or  Dinner in this so picturesque tavern: 
It is located in a small Campiello, right next to Rialto Ponte di Rialto, Venice, Italy, but on the side of Piazza San Marco. Really a charming place ...
This is me, @ Campiello del Remer (Venice, Italy)
This tavern is warm and distinctive. Not crowded, you can also arrive by sea.
You can also arrive from the sea... beside me, Rialto Bridge!
Ciao!
 Carlotta
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