Chianti

Stuffed Zucchini Flowers via Gaiole in Chianti

on June 23, 2010 by Fiona Ryan

OK. The first thing to discuss is how to spell zucchini. Or is it zuccini? Or zuchini? Or courgette? No matter. When I was in Chianti (travel bore, I know) I literally gasped with delight when I saw this huge tray of zucchini flowers in the local supermarket for less than 2€. I rushed to… Read more

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Tagged as: Chianti, Italy, ricotta, Tuscany, zucchini

Over a Tuscan BBQ

on May 25, 2010 by Fiona Ryan

As you know, I have just returned from a week in Gaiole in Chianti in Tuscany. It was a low key affair but we still managed to drink 2 bottles of champagne, 7 bottles of red wine, 2 of white, a few beers, countless wine tastings and a bottle of vodka between the three of… Read more

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Tagged as: bbq, Chianti, chicken, Gaiole, Italy, mozzarella, salad, Tuscany