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The Perfect Pantry: Cioccolato Amedei

by Gaiafoods of florence, the perfect pantry, Tuscan February 24, 20153 Comments

Cioccolato Amedei is a four-time winner of the Oscars of chocolate that probably needs no introduction. Located thirty minutes from Florence, this fabulous chocolate factory supervises its production from cocoa bean to chocolate bar.

Culinary Dictionary: Sugo Finto

by Gaiaculinary dictionary, dizionario di cucina, foods of florence, Tuscan February 23, 2015One Comment

Sugo Finto, which literally means fake sauce, is a pasta sauce made with onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and red wine. The word “finto” (fake) alludes to the fact that, unlike a “sugo vero” (proper sauce), sugo finto does not contain any meat but still maintains a meaty consistency.