Tuscany, a region in central Italy, has long been known for its landscapes, history, artistic legacy and foods. It's become one of the most popular destinations for travelers, including ourselves.
We enjoyed much of these things during our recent trip, including this food group.
Freshly-made pizza could be found everywhere. Every street had one (or more) storefronts selling various types. We enjoyed a slice several times, usually followed by a gelato treat.
Despite so many choices for freshly-made pizza, here's⬆︎what was in a local supermarket.
Just like in a U.S. supermarket, there were rows of these products, so not all Italians make their own pasta and sauce.
Enjoy Your Weekend, Everyone
We're still in catching-up mode
29 comments:
It all looks delicious!
Wine, cheese, fresh bread - life is complete!
...I haven't had my breakfast yet, the fresh pizza sure looks good!
Did you pack some of those goodies in your luggage to enjoy in the US?
I've already had breakfast, but you're still making me hungry.
Oooooo yummmmy I love a good pizza, cheese and wine all the better.
Cathy
It's sort of sad to see the supermarket packed with this stuff. I know it's dreamland to think they wouldn't be, but life is often filled with dreams!
Looks delicious, especially the fresh pizza.
Do you think their pizza was better than pizza here? Looks delicious! :)
Okay ... not fair. Now I'm hungry for really good pizza..even for breakfast... yumm
Sue
So funny, coming back from a treasure of history, art, writing, civilization and talking about -- food!!
Great pictures! lol
I'm not surprised with the pasta sauce, or French fries, but frozen pizza? That seems so wrong. I remember tasting pizza in Rome and then in Florence and they definitely weren't exactly the same, but both so good. Hope your colds go away soon. And enjoy this lovely weekend. hugs-Erika
I love seeing what their grocery stores look like!! They even have one brand that is sold here! So were any of the pizzeria pizzas a stand-put, or were they all comparable?
All I have to say is YUM. What a trip.
Hi Beatrice, We'd love to sample some of that fresh pizza! Looks great! In reality, we'd just be happy with some of that amazing looking bread and some regional cheese. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Wine, cheese, and fresh bread ... can be quite delicious :)
All the best Jan
Sort of disappointing to see all the processed food in their supermarkets. I hope the pizza and gelato were better than the US versions!
I was already beginning to hanker for pizza.
That is quite a wine display. Makes sense, of course.
Looks like you enjoyed your visit to Italy! Doesn't look like it's much different from us! We actually had a frozen pizza last night instead of Domino's. We added extra cheese and pepperoni, and it was pretty good! But I know not as good was what you were finding in the real pizza country. I can imagine how good that really fresh pizza must have been! Glad you are back and we will look forward to hearing more about your trip as you are able to catch up!
YUM! the pizza looks so good, as does the fresh bread!
Hello, Beatrice. What a wonderful trip it must have been...time spent in Tuscany. I've always had a soft spot for Italy, and its people. I look like Shrek...I'm green with envy! :)
Sounds like an amazing trip!
Love that you got to enjoy all the fresh pizza and gelato! 🍕
Hope you have a great week ahead catching up!
Loved the food tour ; we like to go into markets and grocery stores wherever we are when we have time -- you can really learn a lot (like that my favorite brand of pasta is on the shelf there, almost makes me feel well-traveled )). In answer to your very last question -- I just might want to add some of that yummy Italian gelato to the list!
This all looks so good! I had the best pizza ever in Rome.
Love to grocery shop when I'm traveling. Much more fun than at home. My favorite in Italy is a nice cup of coffee at a cafe. Definitely need a trip back to Italy.
My God, after reading this post I want to book a flight to Italy and eat my way through Tuscany.
wow this looks very inviting food lol
the pizza specially :)
you guys look great and enjoying pizza :)
That must have been fun to look at the different stores and what they sell. The pizza looks delicious and that’s a great photo of the two of you.
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