Tuscany, Italy: Rustic Slow Food

When travel dreams take people to Italy, Tuscany is often their first stop. There's something almost seductively charming about this region and its rustic good living. Today we'll experience two classic examples of "la dolce vita" (the sweet life): joining an early-morning truffle hunt through an oak forest, and tasting the bounty of a small-town artichoke festival. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

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[jessicaveksler]

@Lucrowse

correct answer is A) Pasta with fresh truffles

[showmoon]

I am from Turkey and I am so envy that italy is keep on going with the ecological breeding of the cows. I wish I could live in this amazing place!

[scholion]

Not only are Tuscan recipes and culinary traditions amazing, the quality of their ingredients is also out of this world. You can go to a supermarket and buy a simple carrot - and it will taste like you're in heaven. Apart from the incredible food and wine, Tuscany won't let you down when it comes to art, history and shopping. Furthermore, in terms of sheer beauty, the Tuscan countryside could only be rivaled by the fiords of Norway IMO.

[mrd09d]

@jessicaveksler much love, go FSU

[Lucrowse]

Which of the following does Rick Steves eat for lunch at Roberto’s slow food group?

d.

All of the above.

[fardisghomeshi]

@CaliforniaTravelTips ye

[CaliforniaTravelTips]

This video is making me hungry! I think it would be such fun to go on a truffle hunt!