A guided tour with a walk through the historic park of Pratolino, a short distance from my home where on the way back, we will enjoy a final aperitif with some tasty crostini, a dessert and good wine.Our itinerary will start from a beautiful avenue of horse chestnuts leading to the oldest garden: here we will tell you about the history of the most important buildings in the park.We will get to know, along the way, the characters who pulled the strings of this very complex machine, and we will admire the beautiful fountains that adorn the park, rich in mythological and alchemical references. It is said that the Medici gardens at Pratolino were among the most incredible ever created, second only to those of Boboli in Florence.

Aperitif and tour in the Demidoff Historical Park

Un vero tuffo nel passato della mia tradizione familiare. Piatti delle Feste di origine contadina. Sapori ricchi, unici e ormai dimenticati.

Come si mangiava per le Feste nella tradizione contadina

Here is a Summer proposal of the Tuscan rural tradition. The experience will take place in the large kitchen with the possibility of accessing the garden and surrounding nurseries. You will taste an original appetizer served with slices of homemade bread and you will be surprised by the homemade garganelli with seasonal vegetable sauce: a unique egg pasta, portions of puff pastry formed with a wooden frame comb. The meal will end with homemade ice cream and fresh seasonal fruit.

Tuscan rural tradition: Pistoia in Summer 

Here is a Spring proposal of the Tuscan rural tradition. The experience will take place in the large kitchen with the possibility of accessing the garden and surrounding nurseries. You will taste an original appetizer with homemade bread and you will be surprised by a classic egg pasta topped with peas, ham and shallots. The meal will conclude with a fond chocolate tarte

Tuscan rural tradition: Pistoia in Spring 

You can enjoy an entire Holiday menu linked to the Tuscan-Romagna peasant tradition. From an appetizer with piadina, cheese and ham, to garganelli, egg pasta made on the combs of weaving looms, topped with ham, peas and shallots. This will be followed by a milk and sage pork steak with a side of peperonata or boiled potatoes seasoned with garlic and parsley. It will end with zuppa inglese, a dessert with the scents and colors of the past.

Traditional country dishes between Tuscany and Romagna

Here is an Autumn proposal of the Tuscan rural tradition. The experience will take place in the large kitchen with the possibility of accessing the garden and surrounding nurseries. You will taste an original appetizer served with Tuscan cold cuts and homemade bread and you will be surprised by the flavors of my homemade pasta and beans. The meal will end with a sweet of the ancient Tuscan tradition: the sweet chestnut.

Tuscan rural tradition: Pistoia in Autumn 

Here is a winter proposal of the Tuscan peasant tradition. The experience will take place in the large kitchen with the possibility of a lit fireplace. You will taste three typical appetizers served on slices of homemade bread and you will be surprised by the Pistoia macaroni with duck sauce: a unique egg pasta in a non-classic format, of portions of puff pastry seasoned with red duck sauce. The meal will conclude with a traditional Italian pudding.