Comments on: Tuscany is The Vermont of Italy

By: Carol

Carol — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:49:09 +0000

We just returned from Italy and spent 5 wonderful nights at Torracia di Chiusi. Your blog brings back all the beautiful sites and experiences. I had the opportunity to take a “cooking class” with Bruno and Grazia. What an experience to watch and learn 1st hand their love of coooking. This agritourismo is exceptional!

By: The Leftover Queen

The Leftover Queen — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:21:31 +0000

Hi Karen!

Thanks so much for your comments! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Tuscany and were so lucky to spend time at Torraccia di Chiusi! Such an amazing place, and amazing people!

By: Karen McCloskey

Karen McCloskey — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:15:41 +0000

Hi Jenn,
I loved reading your post. My husband and I just returned from a two week trip to Italy where we were lucky to spend five nights of bliss at Torraccia di Chiusi. Actually, Grazia is the one who told me about your blog. They spoke of you fondly. When I took the cooking class, I couldn’t believe how simple and how few ingredients Bruno used to create the wonderful meals that we had been enjoying. Absolutely amazing!

By: The Leftover Queen

The Leftover Queen — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:30:19 +0000

I agree, Janet! Glad you had a good time!

By: Janet_Gourmet Traveller 88

Janet_Gourmet Traveller 88 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:31:26 +0000

Hi Jenn, I just came back from Tuscany and this region is so big that only one week there was too short. We could not go to the South Tuscany, will save for next time. It’s really a wonderful place worth keep going back.

By: The Left Over Queen » Blog Archive » Day Trips in Tuscany: Part 3: Siena

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:35:29 +0000

[...] founded by the Etruscans (just like San Gimignano). It was less than an hour’s drive from the Torraccia di Chuisi and finding parking was very easy. The minute we got out of the car and started exploring, I knew I [...]

By: Renee Ciulla

Renee Ciulla — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:24:39 +0000

Hi Jenn,
Please email me! I am studying organic agriculture in Europe and have worked on organic farms in Tuscany for many years…for my thesis work I want to compare Vermont and Tuscany–looking at many of the things that you are also interested in. I’d love to talk…
Grazie! Ciao
renee

By: The Left Over Queen » Blog Archive » Day Trips in Tuscany: Part One: San Gimignano

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:32:19 +0000

[...] the truth. These are just the places we took day trips to, while we were staying at the beautiful Torraccia di Chuisi.They are mere suggestions for day trips if you are staying in Tuscany and want to explore some of [...]

By: Snow White

Snow White — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:20:53 +0000

Ah ha! You have become “one of us”…infected by the Tuscan virus. I moved to Tuscany in 82 and then back to the states in 92 and could not stay away so I am back in Italy for the past few years working on the house in the country in Tuscany. I need to email you about Vermont, thinking about finding a place there and need some advice. Will get in touch and explain things a bit more.

Ciao ciao and ben arrivata to the Tuscan Italian paradise!

By: RecipeGirl

RecipeGirl — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:54:29 +0000

How wonderful. When we went to France, we stayed in a small town where no one spoke English. It was wonderful. Staying at a place like you did sounds like the perfect experience. I’m so glad you had such a nice time & I love reading about the details!! Makes me want to pick up and go to Italy now!

By: jonzie

jonzie — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:54:02 +0000

Well, if you love hills you should come and visit us next time, we live in the Marche region, the so called best kept Italian secret

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:38:58 +0000

In Uruguay agro turismo is a hit
You are pretty relaxing in all pics , I guess Tuscany’s air is magical for the soul