History Historically, radishes have been around since ancient times. The first radishes were believed to have been grown more than 4,000 years ago in China. Later, they spread to Japan, Korea, and India as well. Radishes were also grown by the ancient Egyptians, as they were depicted in hieroglyphics and were even found in the […]
About Noemi Pieri Noemi Pieri, born in this wonderful Chianti area to which I am very close, after linguistic studies and 13 years of work experience in the legal sector, finally from 2023 I have the opportunity to become part of this beautiful reality. In fact, my greatest ambition has always been to be able […]
Tuscany is a beautiful region in central Italy known for its gorgeous vistas, quaint hilltop towns, and luscious vineyards. Nothing, however, better encapsulates the essence of Tuscany than the renowned cypress tree, or “cipresso” in Italian. These magnificent trees have long been important in the region’s history, art, and culture. In this post, we’ll look […]
One of my family’s favorite meals (and they’re fussy). It’s very simple to make but looks pretty spectacular, as the chicken turns dark and glossy because of the honey and the orange wedges become nicely caramelized at the edges. If your chicken is getting too dark as it cooks, cover it with foil. SERVES 6 […]
What Are The Benefits Of Composting And How To Get Started We’ve all heard about composting, but what many of us may not know is why it’s so important. Did you know that there is a shortage of quality growing soil? You see, plants require a unique growing medium in which to thrive. They need […]
History Ancient Greek and Romans cultivated black salsify for its medicinal properties, and it has been cultivated for centuries. In the Middle Ages, black salsify was grown in monastery gardens throughout Europe and used in monastic cuisine. By the 18th and 19th centuries, Dutch and German gardeners introduced it to northern Europe, making it more […]
About Jimmi Jimmi graduated as surveyor. In the meantime, his passion for gardens and gardening has matured and had him take on a position for a year in a private company. In 2014, he joined the team at Locanda le Piazze and at the same time started to take interest in photography— especially photos and […]
Fennel is native to the sunny Mediterranean but thrives during the cool months of the year. Its delicate anise flavor lends itself to simple preparations: served thinly sliced and raw, baked, or braised, as here. Try it alongside fish, such as halibut or sea bass. SERVES 4 4 fennel bulbs ⅓ cup (3 fl oz/80 […]
Living “the farm life” comes with so many joys and a few challenges too. One thing is for certain though, there is always an abundance of everything, and we as happy homesteaders, need to be mindful of what to do with it all.Now, there are numerous ways to preserve a surplus of food, and sometimes, […]
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