Lajatico (Tuscany)

Tuscany Highlights

Traditions
palio di siena
What the Return of the Palio di Siena Means to Locals

In the lead up to the second race of the summer, scheduled for August 16, we explore the heart and soul of this Sienese ritual.

Museums
Santa Maria Novella complex in Florence
New Museum Dedicated to the Italian Language Opens in Florence

MUNDI, or Museo Nazionale dell’Italiano, is housed in the complex of Santa Maria Novella.

Events
gran bal
Things to Do and See in Italy in July 2022

Buckle up for a full summer of festivals: here, John Bensalhia charts some of the highlights.

Off the beaten track
lavender flowers in Tuscany
Not Just Provence - Where to See Lavender Fields in Italy

Italophiles with a passion for lavender can head to these places to admire the magnificent blooms.

Museums
massimo
Dinner at the Museum: Italy’s Most Exciting Places that Combine Art & Food

Art and food lovers listen up! These exciting new restaurants and cafes in Italy bring the food world ever closer to incredible art.

What you can't miss in Tuscany

Where is Lajatico

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Properties for sale in Tuscany

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Villa in Poppi
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Country Home - Restored in Chianti
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Country Home - Restored in Cortona
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Farmhouse - Chianni 1
Detached House in Chianni
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Farmhouse - Orciatico, Lajatico 1
Detached House in Lajatico
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Apartment - Santa Luce 1
Apartment in Santa Luce
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Farmhouse - Orciatico, Lajatico 1
Semi-detached in Lajatico
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Farmhouse - Orciatico, Lajatico 1
Detached House in Lajatico
415000

Recipes From Tuscany

Recipes
Tuscan Farro Soup
Zuppa di Farro | Tuscan Farro Soup

The first chilly fall evenings call for a satisfyingly hearty grain and legume soup.

Recipes
Pappa al Pomodoro—Tuscan Tomato-Bread Soup
Pappa al Pomodoro—Tuscan Tomato-Bread Soup

Pappa al pomodoro---a piatto povero, “poor-man’s dish,” is another such creation by Tuscan farmers to make use of stale bread and bumper crops of tomatoes, a New World food introduced into Italy in the 16thc.

Recipes
Pandiramerino (Rosemary and Sultana Buns)
Made with an olive oil-enrichened bread dough and studded with fresh rosemary and sweet sultanas, these delightfully sticky, criss-crossed buns were traditionally served on giovedì santo or Holy Thursday in the Renaissance city.
Recipes
Gnocchetti di Pane (Bread Gnocchi)
Amy Gulick shares another recipe from the Italian cucina povera tradition— with simple, ‘poor’ ingredients invariably found in the pantry.
Recipes
Ricotta and Rosemary Schiacciata
Our food writer Amy Gulick shares a bit of local history in her area of Tuscany along with this tasty recipe for ricotta and rosemary schiacciata
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