“My knowledge comes from the culinary experience of my grandmother, my mother-in-law and some old cooks I was fortunate to have as teachers at the beginning of my adventure: the lamb on artichokes, rabbit with olives and grapes, the pheasant with fennel, the chestnut polenta, the fricassee, the “inzimini” with meatballs, pancakes, panzanella … So many unusual recipes, blessing our existence. “

With these words Luciana presents her cooking, coming from ancient experiences, reconstruction of flavours and aromas that recall childhood, constantly looking for the freshest ingredients, the best offered by the territory.

Look at this video-recipe of his rabbit with olives and grapes!

Just nearby the village of Montaione (Florence) there is the famous holy mountain San Vivaldo, best known as “Jerusalem of Tuscany”. Its name recalls the story of the hermit Vivaldo Stricchi from San Gimignano. Right by the chestnut tree where, where his body was found, a little church was built in 1320. This church was later enlarged and, in 1497, was given to Franciscan Friars Minor, who built a monastery offering pilgrims the opportunity to make a pilgrimage without going to Jerusalem (which at that time was in Turkish hands and therefore difficult to reach). In 1516 Pope Leo X granted an indulgence to all pilgrims who went there to pray. San Vivaldo became famous and still today remains a spiritual destination for many travelers in search of a magical place in which stop and pray.