Il Fiorino is a private, family-run caseificio. Working with all local sheep’s milk, Duilio Fiorini makes some of the areas best pecorino.
Food: July 2003 Archives
The annual festival dedicated to bistecca alla fiorentina is held in the Giardini Pubblici of Cortona August 14 and 15.
Salvatore Caputo married Grazia Casa in 1966. She left her job as a secretary in order to dedicate herself to her passions: Salvatore and cooking!
Eric Kayser, whose bakery is on the rue Monge, has become the new bread darling of Paris. His breads have won praise throughout the city and in some circles it's said he is poised to replace the venerable Poilane.
The Bandol viticultural area of France is known for its delicious, food-friendly rosés in summer. While touring the region, be sure to drop by Daniel and Denise Vuillon's produce stand and indulge in their wonderful selection of Provençal tomatoes.
While strolling the streets near the Mercato Centrale in Florence visit this old-fashioned store. Frigatoria Luisa makes delectable items like bomboloni (deep-fried donuts), frittelle (fritters), and ciambelle (a ring-shaped bun, sometimes filled).
Da Gelsomina is located in the La Migliera area of Anacapri. It offers elegantly furnished rooms, a superb swimming pool, and an excellent restaurant.
Florence’s central food market, housed in architect Giuseppe Mengoni’s 19th century cast-iron building, sells fresh fish, meat, cheeses, flowers, fruits and vegetables in hundreds of food stalls. A wonderful place for lunch while visiting Florence!
