Peposo, which means “peppery”, is a long-simmered Tuscan beef stew fragrant with black peppercorns and Chianti red wine. Here’s how this comforting winter dish originated and how you can make it in your own kitchen. Peposo is one of the most iconic Florentine dishes. This peppery Tuscan beef stew originated in Impruneta, a charming village near Florence that …
Carciofini, which translates into “little artichokes,” are small Florentine breads that vaguely resemble in shape artichokes. Bread is the quintessential Florentine ingredient. Lots of traditional recipes use stale bread to make deliciously comforting dishes. Although Florence’s most popular bread is pane sciocco (saltless bread), bakeries display a wide array of different Florentine breads. Carciofini is one of them. These artichoke-shaped …