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After so many years abroad I don’t remember how things used to be in Germany, but I have noticed that in Tuscany it is pretty difficult to get in touch with Italian women. Not that they are divided from the … Continue reading →

Due to its imposing size, the chestnut tree in ancient times was considered holy to Jove, king and father of the deities and protector of human beings and its fruits were called lovis glandes, Jove’s acorns. For centuries chestnuts have … Continue reading →

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italiano. Anneliese Rabl …. finding a life in Tuscany

Fortune is on our side: it is raining and so no olives can be harvested. Of course, we are not lucky thanks to this unexpected day off, but rather because today a small town nearby has organized a tasting in … Continue reading →

I certainly would not describe the story between olive oil and me as love at first sight. In fact, my first  “contact” with it was in Tunisia, many years ago. It was used for frying fish, vegetables and who knows … Continue reading →

My grandmother’s garden had always been populated with all sorts of flowers, wisely planted in order to enjoy their blooming alternately for nearly the whole year. For a long time, due to my travelling from one country to the other, … Continue reading →