The origin of the Christmas Markets in Europe is lost in the mists of time. According to some traditions, the first markets in Dresden in Germany was set up in 1434 to enable local artisans to sell their products on the Monday before Christmas. Since then every year the North of Europe is colored with lights and decorations from early December until early January. Even in Italy (for years now) there has been widespread tradition of Christmas markets: the most famous are those of Bolzano and Merano.
The winter is quiet and restful in Tuscany: nature seems to sleep for a few months. But even in this period Tuscany offers initiatives and activities for your vacation.
November is the month of novo oil in Tuscany so our chef Roberto Zanieri, alias Jerry, has chosen as recipe of the month, a typical Tuscan, that allows to appreciate it: it's Bruschetta in three moves by Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort.
As wine, extra-virgin olive oil has different characteristics depending on the quality of olives (cultivars), the area where plants are grown and the process of production.
The origin of the Christmas Markets in Europe is lost in the mists of time. According to some traditions, the first markets in Dresden in Germany was set up in 1434 to enable local artisans to sell their products on the Monday before Christmas. 
The winter is quiet and restful in Tuscany: nature seems to sleep for a few months. But even in this period Tuscany offers initiatives and activities for your vacation. 
November is the month of novo oil in Tuscany so our chef Roberto Zanieri, alias Jerry, has chosen as recipe of the month, a typical Tuscan, that allows to appreciate it: it's Bruschetta in three moves by Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort.
On November 13th, Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort has closed the 2011 season: we take a few months of rest to better prepare the next year.
As wine, extra-virgin olive oil has different characteristics depending on the quality of olives (cultivars), the area where plants are grown and the process of production.
