Whatever you have in the fridge can go into the insalata di farro. A perfect summer meal. Whatever you have in the fridge can go into the insalata di farro. A perfect summer meal that can also be prepared wonderfully for guests, is healthy and can also be vegetarian or vegan if desired. Buon appetito!

What at first glance seems quite banal, reveals true explosions of flavor on closer inspection or when tasted. In general, fried foods are relatively common on Tuscan menus. The summer version is zucchini or pumpkin flowers or sage leaves.

Anyone who has ever been to Chianti in summer is probably familiar with panzanella: the delicious bread salad that can be an ideal, fresh lunch dish, especially on hot summer days.

Bruschette and crostini are often served in combination with "affettati misti" - mixed cold cuts of various types of prosciutto and salami. They are also often served with cheese and sometimes pickled vegetables.

In my new blog series under the hashtag #LebensfreudeChiantiClassico, I would like to bring a little bit of the Tuscan-Italian "godimento della vita" into your home - in the form of recipes from the "Cucina Toscana".