
- Dec 31, 2022
- 1 min
End of Year
Ciao everyone, Here we are, at the very end of 2022. Our olive groves are quiet now after the excitement of harvest in October. The...
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- Nov 20, 2022
- 2 min
Arsenio Sunday: Smoke Point
As promised, let’s take a closer look at smoke point and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The smoke point is the critical temperature at which...
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- Oct 23, 2022
- 2 min
Arsenio Sunday: Frying with EVOO
A question we often hear is whether or not Extra Virgin Olive Oil should be used to fry food. Mediterranean cooks have been using olive...
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- Sep 25, 2022
- 2 min
Arsenio Sunday: Eating Seasonal and Local
This year is what is known as an “anno fungaio;” essentially the combination of heavy rains followed by hot days have created perfect...
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- Sep 4, 2022
- 1 min
Arsenio Sunday: Insalata di Polpo
It’s finally September, a wonderful month in Tuscany. We are still enjoying warm days and balmy evenings, but nights are cooler and...
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- Aug 28, 2022
- 1 min
Arsenio Sunday: Ravioli Fiorentine
Have you ever wondered why there are dishes called Quiche Florentine, Eggs Florentine or Sole Florentine? In French cuisine, dishes that...
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- Aug 21, 2022
- 1 min
Arsenio Sunday: The Consequences of Climate Change
All over Europe, the summer of 2022 will be remembered for its drought and scorching heat. Here in Florence a hose-pipe ban was imposed...
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