Since the end of World War II, many villages and small towns in Italy have faced the threat of abandonment and decay. Apella and Taponecco seemed destined for the same fate until the vision and dedication of the Maffei family brought new life into this small corner of Toscana.
Continue reading “Heart and Soul: Agriturismo Montagna Verde’s Renaissance of Apella”Polenta
This recipe creates 500g of delicious polenta.
Torta di polenta
Nonna’s polenta slice
Spezzatino
Nonna’s Italian stew
Italian Soul Focaccia No.1
Nonna’s focaccia
Spaghetti con zucchine
Spaghetti with zucchini
Ravioli di spinaci e carne
Spinach and meat ravioli
Torta al cioccolato arancione marmo
Choc-orange marble cake
Pollo arrosto bisnonna
Great-grandmother’s chicken roast
Torta di porri e patate
The family favourite simple snack, lunch or even dinner from nonna, Leek & Potato Tart

