What to do & see in Lucca – Con articoli anche in italiano
25 May 2020 The motto of Lucca is “Liberta`s” or Liberty, for freedom is what Lucchesi cherish above all. So this Memorial Day, as we show our appreciation for all those who have fought around the world to preserve our freedom, I am reminded of how this bravery impacted my Lucchese family directly. My […]
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That Wendy is so much fun, I just wish that I could get her to sit still on the altana and pet me for a few hours. I probably wouldn’t even give her any love bites. But she’s always so busy and running around this summer, I’m exhausted just thinking about it… So I’m going […]
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May 20, 2020, was the first day with zero contagions or deaths in the province of Lucca since the start of the emergency, according to Luigi Menesini of VERDEAZZURRONOTIZIE.IT While it’s a cause to celebrate, it’s also a reminder of the need to follow the rules: to not give up by being careful and responsible, […]
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VISITING LUCCA FOR THE FIRST TIME? Don’t miss these 5 top sites: TOP SITE #1. The city’s park-topped, Renaissance walls — aka, le mura. Rent a bike or go on foot: every meter of this 4.2 kilometer walk encircling the city is a pleasure for the senses. Look out onto vistas of the city or the […]
Continue ReadingL’IMPRESSIONISMO ALL’ITALIANA Una rara e sorprendente opportunità per intravedere l’evoluzione di Plinio Nomellini, maestro della luminosità E` facile e piacevole raggiungere Seravezza da Lucca — in 30 minuti sull’A11 si può sfuggire la città per piaceri culturali e gastronomici in un ambiente di montagna. Prima di decidere quando visitare, vi consigliamo di controllare le […]
Continue ReadingI Biscotti di Nonno Da generazioni questi biscotti veramente Lucca DOC: semplici, autentici, saporiti solo con anici e vaniglia, sono una cura fenomenale per inverni interminabili… Ingredienti 300 gr farina 100 gr zucchero Sale 20 gr lievito in polvere 30 gr semi d’anice 2.46 mL estratto d’anice 5 mL estratto di vaniglia 113.4 gr burro […]
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It can be intimidating to defy SIRI and take the “road less traveled,” but the rewards can be huge. On the way to Lucca from an errand in the Florentine suburb of Scandicci, we chose be different and take the Via Statale/State Route 66 (rather than the Autostrada 11) on the way home. While even […]
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Lucca is a great place in and of itself. In fact, it shouldn’t be treated like a quick stopover, but rather as a place from which to savor the best of Tuscany. This means not rushing in and out on a bus or even by train — though transportation on either is extremely convenient. Enjoying […]
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Per le feste natalizie Biscottini teneri, delicati e deliziosi… Scaldare il forno a 200 C. Mescolare completamente: 226 grammi di burro ammorbidito 150 grammi di zucchero 3 tuorli d’uovo 4.2 grammi estratto di mandorla Aggiungere lentamente: 320 grammi di farina Forzare l’impasto da una pistola sparabiscotti, creando rosette o altre forme. E` desiderabile decorare i […]
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What do Alpinists, snowboarders, and skiers crave when stopping at the shelter of the Giao Pass near Cortina d’Ampezzo? This famous cake! and while the original recipe is a tightly held secret, we think that the carrots, walnuts and cranberries in our version are true to its tart and healthy flavor — perfect for the […]
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