The Tuscan kitchen is based on the concept of ‘cucina povera’ which literally translates to ‘poor kitchen’.  This way of cooking, or should I say philosophy, takes whatever humble ingredients you may have on hand and transforms them into a feast fit for a king. It is about using available simple seasonal ingredients and creating something magical – a melding of flavors from food grown, raised or foraged from the land itself. 

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