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Looking for a bit of Tuscan inspiration? Here I'll share the latest of what I'm up to in Florence - which at the moment is a bit restricted thanks to the pandemic! I can't wait to be able to travel around Tuscany again but in the meantime I'll be posting a few excerpts from the magazines as well as sharing a few updates from our daily life with two young boys.
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Permits, Beauracracy and the Italian Way of Getting Things Done! Unfortunately for me, when my father arrived in Australia, the whole family changed their citizenship from Italian to Australian so, as I was born after this fact, I had no claim to an Italian passport. This would cause me many testing moments during each of […]
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Fancy a canter through the Chianti? Or maybe a relaxing hack on a trusty steed while you admire the beauty of the Tuscan countryside? As one of my passions is horse riding and basically anything to do with these majestic creatures, I quickly did my research upon arriving in Florence to find a good place […]
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Steak Florentine Style Do you ever crave a really good steak? With the temperature dropping slightly and the first cool breeze blowing through Florence, we decided it was high time for a Bistecca alla Fiorentina! One of our favourite places to eat a good Florentine steak is at Perseus in Via Don Minzoni 10r near […]
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The other night I decided to cook rabbit for dinner. It is ages since I cooked it and as I recall it being quite simple, I wanted to see if I remembered the recipe. I had also bought a new ceramic baking dish so was looking forward to using it. As I rode the […]
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Inside The Mercato Centrale di San Lorenzo…. One of my favorite Saturday morning routines is to go to the central market in Florence, Il Mercato Centrale di San Lorenzo. Here you will find the best and freshest produce, plus the passionate stall holders who are only too willing to impart their knowledge about whatever delicious […]
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Recipe Preparation time: 30 minutes. (if using pre-cooked Tripe) Cooking time: 40 minutes. Ingredients 1.5kg tripe, blanched and boiled for at least 2 hours in salted water if bought raw. You can also buy Pre-cooked Tripe which is perfect and cuts the cooking time down considerably. One onion. One carrot. One stick of celery. 30g […]
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I love Trippa and Lampredotto! I remember the first time I tasted Lampredotto. It was when I was 22 and within my first few weeks of arriving in Florence for the first time. One of my classmates from where I was learning Italian, I think his name was Tyler, was a chef in training and […]
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10 + Interesting facts that you may not know…… When one thinks of Tuscany, often the images of olive groves, vineyards, cypress trees and Sunflowers come to mind. They are so often portrayed in art, books and media as symbols of ‘La Toscana’. I remember my joy when sitting on the train upon my arrival in […]
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….. And blend in like a local! I’m not talking about driving directions with my post title! And it might seem obvious how to go to the beach but I think the beach experience in Italy deserves a post! Being the middle of Summer here at the moment, the majority of Italians are making […]
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FOOD OBSESSED, FASHION LOVER, BUSY MAMMA, MAGAZINE CREATOR & WATERCOLOUR ARTISt.
Ciao, I'm Lisa B,
I’m a magazine founder & editor, a private food & shopping guide and watercolour artist who wants to share everything I know about the best-kept secrets in Tuscany with you.
I created This Tuscan Life blog, magazine and experiences to share everything I love about Florence & Tuscany, one of the most popular and visited regions in Italy. Add a splash of watercolour & you've got a creative mamma of two who wants to show you the true & authentic side of Tuscany.
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