When we think of Italian cuisine, images of a smiling “nonna”, with her floral apron and a rolling pin in her hand might be conjured up to our minds. We tend to associate Italian food with words such as “home-made” or “rustic”. This essentialisation of Italian food has certainly spelt a charming cast among not…

Of my 6-week stay in Tuscany, I always felt a sense of warmth whenever I joined meals with my host family or with my friends. The connection between food and family here is no difference to that of my home country, Vietnam. In both countries, food is the bond that brings people together as we…

Tuscany is known for its luscious, dewy vineyards that run along the windy roads of Tuscany. The vibrant contrast between the verdure of the leaves and the blood-like burgundy of the juicy grapes is a charming welcome for the tourists. The grapes harvested from the ten provinces of Tuscany is the essential ingredient to the…