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Caravaggio in Florence

Caravaggio and Caravaggesque  in Florence from May 22 to October 17

On the occasion of the IV centennial of Caravaggio’s death, there will be a special event: total of more than 100 works coming from research, new attributions, most of them well-known, some unknown.

The paintings will be located inside the Uffizi Museum, Pitti Palace and Villa Bardini

Don’miss this special occasion to come in Florence !

for booking and information http://www.firenzemusei.it/

Ice-Cream Festival in Florence

from 28 to 31 May 2010, the finest florentine squares will be turned into an outdoor ice-cream shop!! The best ice-cream artisans will be coming from all over Italy. What’s the only thing you will have to do? come, taste and try to discover the secrets of Italian ice cream!

www.firenzegelatofestival.it

Stuffed Artichokes

I love artichokes and this is my favourite recipe

ingredients:

4 artichokes (1 per person).  We call “mamma” the large round artichoke that work best for stuffing, because they frequently have baby artichokes attached to their stems.

1 cup bread crumbs
Pecorino-Romano Cheese
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
8 tablespoons olive
2 cloves of garlic, sliced

1. Combine bread crumbs, grated Pecorino-Romano Cheese, parsley, salt, pepper in a medium bowl.
2. Mix together well.
3. Wash your artichokes well, remove the tough outer leaves and then cut the stem off flush so the artichoke will stand up.
4. Spread leaves of each artichoke out and push stuffing in between them
5. In a pot just large enough to fit the artichokes, 6 tablespoons of the olive oil and the artichokes. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top of the artichokes and add small pieces of pecorino and the garlic
6. Turn heat on to medium and cook until sizzling about 5 minutes. Add water and cover and cook until the artichokes are tender and a leaf is easily pulled out, about 30 minutes. If liquid is evaporating too quickly add a little more water.

and now……BUON APPETITO !!

IRIS GARDEN

From April 24 to May 20, the Iris Garden just below the Piazzale Michelangelo
is open. This beautiful garden is completely dedicated to the iris, the symbol of Florence, which is presented here in more than 2.500 sweet-smelling varieties from all over the world. Between May 4 and 9, the annual International Competition will elect the most beautiful iris hybrid for the year. Entrance to this garden is free so, take a stroll up the Piazzale and enjoy the blooms and the unforgettable view.