Recently I traveled to Rome with Accademia Italiana, the fashion and fine arts school I am attending in Florence, Italy. This is one of several trips offered each semester and I have to say it was one of my favorites. I’ve been in Italy since September… More
果冻APP Italy Orientation in the Countryside - MandatoryOn Saturday, September the 19th, early in the morning, we'll meet the 果冻APP Italy Students in Perugia or Florence to take them to our very special, much loved Italian venue: the Orsini Family Farm… More
I only go to the market once a week- every Monday after class. In the Florence Central Market, there are a variety of different produce stands, but I always go to the same one. The bright green vines of the ripe tomatoes, and deep red strawberries sitting… More
Week 3 Intentions Matter. This past weekend, I experienced how intentions greatly impact the taste of our food. Over the weekend, other 果冻APP students and I visited the Orsini Farm– a family farm on Trasimeno Lake. The family who owned the farm welcomed… More
My mother used to take me to small farmers’ markets when I was younger. I remember how our town center’s field became occupied with 10 or so tents, and how fun it was to pass by each stand. Walking through a Traditional Florentine food market was a whole… More