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February 23, 2018

San Niccolò, Oltrarno

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] "Enjoy Florence from another point of view" [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="34px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]San Niccolo, Florence (from the Lonely Planet) In the Oltrarno, a short walk from the historic center, the neighborhood of San Niccolò, you can stroll and get lost in a peacefulness that is uncommon in Florence, in places and streets from another time. Rediscover ancient traditions in the artisans' shops of the past, visit art galleries, and beautiful little-known, but fascinating gardens. A very beautiful combination of Renaissance palaces, vintage grocery stores, historic bars and restaurants. San Niccolò is a small village by day, and a cosmopolitan neighborhood by night. Ancient buildings will open out before you: Palazzo Quaratesi, Palazzo Alemanni, Palazzo Serristori. Venues frequented by the Florentines, such as Enoteca Fuoriporta, Zoe Bar, BevoVino, Beppa Fioraia. Well worth visiting is the San Niccolò Tower. photocredits : Matteo Vistocco[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_empty_space height="24px"][vc_column_text]Our favorites places in San Frediano: Beppe Fioraia, Il Rifrullo, Zoe Bar[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="24px"][vc_column_text]For...

February 23, 2018

in Lifestyle

by Elitism

Yoga Time

Sit tall. Bend your knees, bring the soles of your feet together, spread your toes to activate the muscles of your legs, and internally rotate your thighs. Bring your face to your feet....

February 23, 2018

in Food

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Italian Taste :: Chicken Liver Appetizer

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] "The appetizer is just an excuse for extra meal.." [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="34px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Rinse thoroughly the chicken livers and put them into a saucepan together with a coarsely chopped onion, carrot, rib of celery, 2 cloves of garlic, 3 sage leaves and a spring of rosemary. Cook over high heat until all the water contained in the ingredients has evaporated. Add one glass of red wine and let it evaporate; continue cooking with some broth, salt and pepper to taste. When all the ingredients are cooked, remove the pan from the heat. Pass the contents plus one tablespoon of capers through a food mill. Return everything to the pan, mix in 1/2 teaspoon of anchovy paste, bring just to a boil and turn off the heat. Cut Tuscan style bread in slices. Spread the chicken liver mixture on each slice. Serve immediately.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_empty_space height="24px"][vc_column_text]4 People Ingredients: 300 grams (10,6 oz) of chicken livers 1 glass...

February 23, 2018

in Selection

by Elitism

No, you can’t miss it in Florence Vol.3

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] This is a quick list of some of the best places in Florence. Check it and enjoy! [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="34px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]1. Mercatini di Natale :: One of the most famous is the Weihnachtsmarkt, the traditional German Christmas market in piazza Santa Croce. You can taste Tuscan products as well as food, wine and beer from all over Europe. Also, in Piazza Santissima Annunziata you’ll find a little fair called Fierucola dell’Immacolata. 2. San Giovanni Baptistery :: A masterpiece of Florentine Romanesque architecture. The interior of the dome is decorated with mosaics. The splendid bronze doors (including the Door of Paradise) were made by Andrea Pisano and Lorenzo Ghiberti. 3. Treasury of the Grand Dukes :: Located in the rooms on the ground floor at Palazzo Pitti in Florence, visitors can admire precious objects of all kinds, like gems, cameos, pietre dure, ivories and jewellery, all documenting the royal pomp and collecting tastes of the dynasties...