4 proposals for picnic basket prepared by the chef in Tuscany

M.V. year X – Nr 534 02.05.2012

The taste of real food, to once again for a meal that steals the frenzy of space day. Traditional Tuscan flavours are combined with a natural to give perfume to taste the joys of good food. And yet, the lightness of the children: when the game became lunch if under the feet once a beautiful green lawn, see the city with new eyes, from the banks of the River. All this for a picnic in spring in most beautiful Tuscany.

PIC NIC KILOMETRE ZERO AND OLD-TIME GAMES
WITH THE “GREEN PARK RESORT”
Via Delle Magnolie, tel. 4-Tirrenia (PISA). 050/3135711
www.greenparkresort.com

Picnic may also convey food culture and local products. The Green Park Resort in Tirrenia offers a picnic “made in Italy” to 100%. In the shadow of secular pines Pisan coast, the snack menu takes memory and small suppliers of ingredients recipes. The head of the word Luca Landi, 1 Michelin star!
Large wicker basket, as well as dishes, sprout unexpected elements to create a simple yesteryear, which back us to the picnic when we were small. A chalk to draw the route of the “Bell”. Dice and ran for the “snakes and ladders”. Empty a bottle of pop swing a kiss. Bags of jute for jumping on the lawn. Certainly don’t miss the ball and PIN for other games…
Drinks: Chianti delle colline pisane. Acqua di San Giuliano. For the smaller foam Blonde and Cedrata Tassoni.
Food: soup Pisan; cereals and vegetables granaccia; cake of rice with meat sauce; Chiantigiana tuna; assorted sandwiches stuffed with typical Tuscan meats (Soppressata, pork, bacon, ham, salami biroldo semi-sweet); typical cheeses of Buti and parco di San Rossore plateau; Backcountry grilled vegetables; fish marinated in the day; delicious bruschetta. According to tradition, fried also, such as the panzanelle of the Versilia or croquettes potatoes and vegetables. Finally, season and salad for dessert the famous buccellato, homemade, soaked in wine or eat chocolate. And then a plaid for a NAP well deserved under the pines!
Rates for a double room at Green Park Resort from 160 euro, including breakfast. Price of EUR 25 per person picnic basket.

BASKET RUSTIC BETWEEN OLIVE TREES AND VINEYARDS IN THE HILLS OF PISTOIA
WITH THE BORGO ANTICO FATTORIA CASALBOSCO
Via Montalese, 117-51100 Pistoia (Pistoia)
Tel. 0573-479599 – www.fattoria – casalbosco.com

In the hills of Pistoia, among the acres of fields of olive trees and vineyards, the ancient village of Fattoria di Casalbosco is today a residential rural style typical of the region, dedicated to the lovers of Tuscany. A unique place of great naturalistic charm, cast of the secular presence of man. The landscape is set harmoniously among vineyards, olive trees, cypresses, medieval villages and hamlets. Also relax in Agriturismo, pool and visit the cellars, taste the wine and oil produced by the estate, you can go hiking, hiking and horse riding nearby.
The facility has 20 apartments furnished in authentic Tuscan style and is equipped with a swimming pool in a panoramic position, private parking, gate of barbecue in the garden and the opportunity to visit the cellars of the farm with tasting of fine wines. The large garden offers a perfect relaxation and a panoramic view stretching hills of the artistic city of Pistoia.
Prepared by the chef, Fattoria Casalbosco basket contains: sausage of pecorino local Berger, artisan cured ham flat bread, bread home, accompaniment of sauce, seasonal fruit and homemade pie, 1 bottle of wine by Casalbosco, a bottle of water.

PICNIC ON THE BANKS OF THE ARNO RIVER
HOTEL BRUNELLESCHI
Via de ‘ della Signoria-Piazza Santa Elisabetta, 3, 50122 Florence
Tel. 055/2737487-www.hotelbrunelleschi.it

Brunelleschi Hotel Florence faces with its Tower semi-circular Byzantine on a charming square and even has a small museum within discovered self-esteem during the restoration of the tower and a caldarium of Roman origin. It is a hotel of 4 stars in the historical center, with a few rooms which enjoy an extraordinary view of the Cathedral. The hotel this year completed a renovation complete, very elegant.
For a picnic in the city with the flavor of the campaign, there are Park of the Albereta, on the Bank of the Arno, equipped with sports facilities and recreation. The “Picnic in the Park of the Albereta” package includes: a night in room double Executive classic; breakfast buffet; your daily preferred the morning; packed picnic basket, prepared by chef Simone Bertaccini with Ni