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Category Archives: Food
The new Bagni Bistro
I have some very exciting news – in a couple of weeks’ time – exact date yet to be confirmed – we will see a new ‘eatery’ opening up in the very heart of Bagni. I have often looked at … Continue reading
Posted in Cafe Bistro Regina, Food
Tagged Acacia trees, Bagni di Lucca, chestnut trees, Debra Kolkka, Hotel Regina
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Celebrating Italian food
I just read a really interesting article on Lonely Planet’s website which got me thinking a little about how the Italian’s view their fabulous food. The range is extensive, the tastes and textures varying from region to region, so much … Continue reading
In honor of spelt
Whilst seemingly everywhere else in Europe the focus is on a frenzy of Christmas shopping, you will find it quietly refreshing to know that here in Lucca right now they are celebrating the humble spelt. Bit surprising, I hear you … Continue reading
Posted in Food
Tagged beans, chocolate, cigars, Il Desco, Lucca, Real Collegio, spelt, wine
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Chestnut soup and La Boheme
It is obviously a cultural month in our neck of the woods – having enjoyed a wonderful evening of Opera at the Bagni di Lucca Theatre last week I am now torn between sampling what is being described as the … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Seasonal specialities
Tagged Bagni di Lucca, Beaujolais Nouveau, Berlusconi, Camaiore, Chestnut Soup, La Boheme, opera, Seravezza, singing, Theatre
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Porcini season
Just as we start thinking, rather wistfully, that Summer is almost over there is a sudden onslaught of activity in the hills and forests. It seems as though every small mountain village has been stretched to bursting with Summer visitors, … Continue reading