Rape rosse is the Italian word for beetroots. In Tuscany, they are grown both for their roots and for their leaves, which resemble the texture of spinach but have a earthier flavor.
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Florentine Kitchens: Chiara Brandi
Photo credit: Chiara Brandi
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 and practical, with lots of information on eating out abroad and easy recipes. On her blog, Chiara discovers food through travel, which makes her cooking a cool fusion of international dishes and local ingredients.
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