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Villa Campestri in bloom!

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Spring is a special time at Villa Campestri olive oil resort, while in March we opened our doors the 2014 season, we also enjoyed many days of soft sunshine and great weather. Now that April is ending and May is beginning, spring is in full bloom in our gardens and there is no better time to go on a nature walk around our property and in the Mugello Valley.

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A peek into our spring menu – Tuscany eats

We decided that this week needed to be dedicated to our new spring menu using fresh ingredients from our Tuscany farm in the Mugello valley, which our chef Andrea has been tirelessly working on to the delight of our guests {and our family}.

From freshly baked Tuscany bread to that perfect homemade pasta and of course, we didn’t forget about dessert.

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Where to eat in the Mugello Valley in Tuscany

Traveling to Tuscany almost always involves several gastronomic adventures as it very well should. Whatever the reason for making the Mugello valley your ‘home away from home‘ as a vacation destination, of course wonderful cuisine should be top on your list. The famous potato tortelli with homemade ragu and much more. Since we are food obsessed here at Villa Campestri olive oil resort, we wanted to share our top spots for a nice meal.

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10 fun facts about Olive Oil

To us olive oil is life. Which is why we love to share our passion for this amazing product from the earth with you. Here at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort we use this oil with everything, to accompany gourmet dishes, as a cosmetic product and even as an oil for massages. To get to know olive oil a little better, we have 10 fun facts about olive oil that you may not have ever known, plus if you want to let us know about a fact we missed, post it on our facebook page, we would love to know! (more…)

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Villa Campestri in bloom!

Spring is a special time at Villa Campestri olive oil resort, while in March we opened our doors the 2014 season, we also enjoyed many days of soft sunshine and great weather. Now that April is ending and May is beginning, spring is in full bloom in our gardens and there is no better time […]

A peek into our spring menu – Tuscany eats

We decided that this week needed to be dedicated to our new spring menu using fresh ingredients from our Tuscany farm in the Mugello valley, which our chef Andrea has been tirelessly working on to the delight of our guests {and our family}. From freshly baked Tuscany bread to that perfect homemade pasta and of […]

Where to eat in the Mugello Valley in Tuscany

Traveling to Tuscany almost always involves several gastronomic adventures as it very well should. Whatever the reason for making the Mugello valley your ‘home away from home‘ as a vacation destination, of course wonderful cuisine should be top on your list. The famous potato tortelli with homemade ragu and much more. Since we are food […]

10 fun facts about Olive Oil

To us olive oil is life. Which is why we love to share our passion for this amazing product from the earth with you. Here at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort we use this oil with everything, to accompany gourmet dishes, as a cosmetic product and even as an oil for massages. To get to […]

Books to get you excited for your next trip to Tuscany

The journey of a lifetime starts with the turning of a page” – Rachel Anders Everything about this quote rings true, especially because reading about a destination makes it truly come alive. We often get lost in the novels that we read and we imagine that our visitors do as well. Since many ask what books […]

Romantic Tuscany, our favorite spots

Without a doubt, Tuscany is considered to be one of the most romantic places in the world. A place with rolling hills, cobble-stoned streets in charming hill top towns and wineries galore, couples often find this area of Italy to be their charming escape from the stress of every day life.

The art of beekeeping in Tuscany

Unbenowst to many, Tuscany has a rich history and heritage in the art of beekeeping and making honey. The famous Il miele della Toscana (Tuscan honey) is very fragrant and can be found in a variety of flavors, including the flower-based Miele millefiori, chestnut Miele di castagno and are perfect for breakfast, or to accompany beautifully aged pecorino […]

Cooking cod Tuscany style!

Salt Cod with Zolfini Beans – Filetto di Baccalà in olio-cottura con crema di fagioli golfini all’uccelletto

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