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Florentine Kitchens: Chiara Brandi

by GaiaFlorentine Kitchens, foods of florence, Tuscan May 8, 2015No Comments

Chiara Brandi is the blogger behind Forchettina Giramondo and a PR and media strategist for several Florence-based food businesses. She started the blog in January 2012, right after the birth of her son Alberto, as a way of documenting her passion for travel and food. What I like about her style is that it’s unfussy …

Ingredients: Baccelli

by GaiaSenza categoria April 17, 2015One Comment

Baccelli is the Tuscan word for “fava beans,” which are called elsewhere in Italy fave. In the spring, baccelli are a common staple in most Florentine kitchens.