When you visit Montalcino, you’ll quickly learn that Brunello is king. And, all that fantastic Brunello pairs perfectly with the Tuscan cuisine—roasted meats, whole fish and those delectable pastas.
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As mentioned in the previous post, my husband and I took a last minute summer vacation to Italy, Tuscany and the Amalfi coast. Our first few days were spent at a spectacular hotel and spa…
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Combine the romance and allure of Tuscany with sparkling coastlines, fantastic food and delicious red wines and you’ll find yourself in another Italian paradise known as Bolgheri, the western side of Tuscany bordered by the Mediterranean Ocean…
The food and wine of Tuscany are legendary. A taste of either and you, too, will fall in love for this beautiful, special spot in Italy. A trip to Tuscany some years back was the inspiration for Goodtaste.tv. This recent trip was one of the best yet!
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Life at Villa Laura or Bramasole (for all you romantics, me included) was amazing! Our surreal week in this beautiful place, with a view out every window, wasn’t long enough. Having seen the movie Under the Tuscan Sun and read the book, I was eager to actually experience the village of Cortona where much of the action takes place…
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Our journey that is Goodtaste.tv began in this European sun-kissed country some nine years ago when we spent two glorious weeks exploring by car. It wasn’t our first trip to Italy—the first few sojourns here only whetted our appetite for more…
Step into a real life ‘Christmas village’ — and witness the true beauty of winter as it comes to fruition at Las Finezas! This unassuming Texas Hill Country boutique is hands down one of the most exquisite stores I’ve ever come across anywhere…
Cheers to a simpler Thanksgiving! If you’re not looking for an entire feast, here’s a romantic idea from Chef Sarah Fioroni: boneless turkey breast with saffron and vegetables straight from Tuscany.
Eating like royalty will certainly pack on the pounds… but wow, is it ever a lot of fun.
Learning about wine doesn’t have to be intimidating or stuffy – just ask anyone who’s ever been to one of Master Sommelier Guy Stout’s classes. Guy is hosting a wine pairing dinner at the new Gruene Door restaurant Thursday night, Dec. 17 in Gruene, Tx. Guy is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to […]
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