Bravo Italia!

The Italians have seduced us with their culinary spirit. The simplicity of their preparation of robust, luscious dishes is heavenly. Cooks in Italy take the very best from nature and with great creative talent, harmonize it all. To us, every meal seems a party—there’s more contagious laughter at mealtime in Italy than anywhere else we know.

While appreciation of food is taken very seriously throughout the country, it is the region of Tuscany that beckons us most often. We’re refreshed by the vistas of silvery green cypress, the sun-baked terra-cotta rooftops, and the quaint bridges spanning the Arno. Again and again we have been mesmerized by some new flavor, only to find out that it is a centuries-old tradition. Here, the trattorias and country kitchens are redolent with the flavors of basil, rosemary, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, porcini, Chianti, and prosciutto.