Buongiorno Italy readers!

We interview an Amalfi Coast-based writer about her newly released guidebook and ask for tips on top experiences and how to be a responsible traveler in the Amalfi Coast.

It’s a fixed place on any Italian deli counter, a staple in fridges and larders across the peninsula. But what exactly is pecorino? And how can you recognise a good one? Save our buyer's guide. 

What better dish to warm the body (and the soul) than the classic pasta e fagioli – pasta and beans, a beloved recipe of Italian cuisine, which, incidentally, has excellent nutritional value. 

After a two-year restoration work, the Sala degli Elementi,on the second floor of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, has reopened to the public.

As summer ends and autumn begins, many Italians embark on the ‘cambio di stagione nell’armadio’. Today we’re going to look at some clothes vocabulary that are relevant to the change in season.

When the word citrus comes up most of us would think of the fruit itself rather than it’s leaves or flowers. For La Vecchia Distilleria, a 7th generation farm in the small Ligurian town of Vallebona, citrus means bitter orange blossoms.

Where to eat the best pizza in Italy. According to Gambero Rosso, these are the pizzaioli that have revolutionized the concept of pizzeria, regardless of place, tradition and original recipe.

Focaccia di fichi e miele: Take advantage of fig season with this fragrant and unusual focaccia. With a satisfying mix of crunch and chewy, the honey gives it just the right touch of sweetness. 

These pretty red earrings are part of the Paperoowl's light collection, available online and in some selected boutiques. All earring hooks are made in a hypoallergenic silver with the added bonus that they are super light to wear. 100% #MadeinItaly. 

For sale in Tuscany: This lovely Farmhouse "Il Cassero" offers an amazing view over Val di Chio (near Arezzo) for sale. This 260-sq. m building with 2 floors has been carefully refurbished with three bed/three baths. 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.