Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Villa Ferraia II

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If you have any interest in learning to cook authentic Tuscan cuisine, you must make a trip to Villa Ferraia.   Ferraia’s chefs will share their knowledge of the land, local produce and timeless recipes.   Torta della Nonna (Grandmother’s cake, above) is a classic dessert from the region with a creamy filling and pine nuts on the top.

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Stefano heads up the culinary program 

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and shows us how to make pizza dough the traditional way.

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The pizzas are roasted in a wood-fired oven pictured at the bottom of this page.

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Several acres of the property are dedicated to a spectacular organic garden and greenhouse.

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Zucchini blossoms and artichokes are abundant during the summer months.

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And you will meet interesting people from all over of the world.

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I highly recommend a visit!