The Story Behind Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Every Italian Kitchen

Extra virgin olive oil is more than a cooking ingredient in Italy. Italians use it to finish vegetables, dress salads, enrich soups, season bread, and bring balance to simple dishes. Its importance begins in the grove, where olive varieties, living soils, climate, harvest timing, and careful milling shape the final flavour.  Officially, extra virgin olive oil […]

A Tuscan Christmas at One Belvedere Tuscany & QB Cucina

There is nothing quite like a Tuscan Christmas. At One Belvedere Tuscany, the holiday season is a time to relax, enjoy good food, and experience the warmth of Italian traditions. Nestled among the gentle Chianti Classico hills, our villa offers a peaceful winter retreat where every moment is simple, welcoming, and memorable.  Start your mornings […]

Artichokes Paestum

Storia La coltivazione del carciofo risale all'epoca borbonica, con l'ufficio statistico che ne registra la presenza a Capaccio ed Eboli nel 1811. Nonostante le vaste bonifiche e la trasformazione agricola operate dalla riforma agraria del 1929-30, fu proprio nel biennio 1929-30 che la coltivazione del carciofo si diffuse, grazie all'impegno di diversi agricoltori napoletani […]