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Curious Appetite is a Gourmet Blog by Coral Sisk, Italian-American writer, certified Italian sommelier & culinary tourism specialist from Seattle living in Florence, Italy

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Italian coffee culture in Florence (and elsewhere)

Italian coffee culture in Florence (and elsewhere) typically bars (pun alert) remote working at coffee shops. Maybe Rome and Milan are a bit of an exception? (pre-covid/BC of course!)

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In staying true to the term “espresso” the consumption is supposed to either be a fast and furious caffeine infusion or a moment to slow down with a human (not a PC) in front of you. The irony is this was taken @caffetteriapiansagioberti but when in Italy, better to remote work at home with a cup.

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If you’ve been getting bored with your WFH coffee routine- let’s bring the Italian bar to you for an upgrade!

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Join us online every Tuesday at 8pm Italy time as coffee expert and barista in Florence Jessica Sartiani shares her tips for how to make the perfect pour no matter your equipment: moka, french press, pour over, V60 etc.

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PLUS you’ll chat the differences between arabica and robusta coffee, the history of this beloved drink and why Italians do coffee culture better.

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For tickets and details, hit up the link in bio!
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Buon lunedì a tutti! ☕️ #curiousappetite #coffeeclass

A little late to the game here but happy belated b

A little late to the game here but happy belated birthday to our Duomo ringing in a snug 600 years.

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I was reading on @theflorentine that a couple years ago @museofirenze had formed a commission for planning festivities for this milestone birthday, but alas 2020 had other plans for our Cupola’s big 600. In any case, if you’re in Florence this August plan a visit to the entire gang (duomo plus cathedral, museum, baptistery and Giotto’s bell tower) and wish this work of magic another sturdy several hundred. (P.s. and of course this center of Florence’s universe is a Leo 😂) 🥚⚜️#florenceitaly (📸by @justdanella at her @windowtotheduomo)

In Italian summers, gelato is an essential part of

In Italian summers, gelato is an essential part of our daily diets due to the crazy heat, but of course in 2020, we have been hit with even more crazy reasons to adopt a gelato diet.

🍦Some fun 2020 gelato facts for you:
- The first weekend post-lockdown, Romans consumed 240,000 kg of gelato
- Even with that, with the lack of mass tourism this year, Gelato consumption in italy is down 20%

😅While I would love to help out all our beloved gelaterie and send you some, I don't think it would last long in the Post.

But, luckily I have come up with some other tasty Italian snacks to send you in our Food Club boxes. If you are really missing a taste of Italy, check them out at the link in bio
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You or know anyone hanging out in Florence August

You or know anyone hanging out in Florence August 15th, Ferragosto? Check the new updated dining guide on the blog!

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Although for unsavory reasons, this year’s Italian national holiday Ferragosto (Assumption Day) will be bittersweetly opportune in terms of what restaurant options will be open. Book ahead! Happy to see Cibreo & Vini e Vecchi Sapori on the list! And may I add if you are in Florence to take advantage of Vini e Vecchi Sapori’s outdoor seating smack dab in Piazza della Signoria.
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I included some craft beer spots like @brewdogfirenze and wine bars like @enotecavignanuova if you like me consider vino an essential food group
Hope you find useful this guide to Ferragosto openings:
https://thecuriousappetite.com/2020/08/05/restaurants-in-florence-august/

Buon appetito! 🍴#CuriousAppetite #FlorenceItaly

Almost ready for the weekend? 😀 Depending on w

Almost ready for the weekend? 😀

Depending on where you are in the world, now may not be the best time to step out for a drink at the bar, but at least you can recreate some amazing Italian cocktails at home. 😉

Join us for a drink with our Virtual Mixology Class every Friday at 11pm ITALY time, snag tickets via @eventbrite via link in bio!

🍹But first, let us know below, what is your favorite Italian cocktail?
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While Tuscany is known for its rich red wines like

While Tuscany is known for its rich red wines like Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and our beloved Super Tuscans, there is one white wine that has been the star of the region since the Middle Ages: Vernaccia di San Gimignano.

🥂Vernaccia di San Gimignano is refreshing and bright, with perfect summer citrus notes, and a bitter-almond finish.

Pour a glass today for #WhiteWineDay and imagine yourself back in Tuscany with us! What would you pair with it?

🧀If you’re curious to find out how we like to pair this wine, check out our virtual Sommelier-led Italian Cheese & Wine tastings at the link in bio!
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Do you know how coffee got its name? “Coffee”

Do you know how coffee got its name? “Coffee” derives from Kaffa (via qahwah in Arabic also meaning wine) and was a region in Ethiopia where coffee originated. Now this precious commodity is cultivated in several countries belted around the equator!

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Legend says a goatherd in Kaffa noticed his goats became overzealous after eating these then unknown berries. Out of curiosity, he toasted the berries and transformed into the juice we need today to survive Mondays.

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Find out more java intel and tricks for at-home Italian moka and 3rd wave brew styles with our online workshop dedicated to this humble bean, led by coffee expert barista in Florence @johnsy_jessica_

Held every Tuesday at 8pm Italy time- if that time works in your end of the world, snag a ticket via link in bio!

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Buon lunedì a tutti 😘#curiousappetite #onlineworkshops

If you love gelato, there’s a woman you can than

If you love gelato, there’s a woman you can thank for this sweet icy creation and that’s Caterina de’ Medici and her court who put on a cooking competition which yielded our preferred food group.

My absolute go-to combination is hohomero aka anguria 🍉 sorbetto contrasted by rich, salty Bronte pistachio, ideally scooped from Perchè No or a handful of spots (My Sugar in San Lorenzo, Ara è Sicilia in Sant’Ambrogio or La Sorbettiera in Tasso)

Curious to learn more about gelato, the Renaissance woman behind a lot of Florence’s food and dining history? Join our online event every Tuesday at 6pm Italy time with quad-lingual food historian Adrienne who also leads our gourmet tours in Florence! Tickets via link in bio on @eventbrite by searching “curious appetite travel” or by DM’ing for info.

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Buona domenica a tutti! What’s your go-to gelato combo? 🍨#curiousappetite #onlinetours

There are few grander things than a home delivered

There are few grander things than a home delivered tray of Italian summer bounty from nearby biodynamic farm @bio.laciompa and a hohomero with your name on it. 10 points if you caught the hoho in coco🍉 #curiousappetite

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What’s the seasonal thing you’re currently way into? 😘

Italy taught me the joy of eating cheese contraste

Italy taught me the joy of eating cheese contrasted by something sweet like honey, compotes or mostarde (a Northern Italian fruit condiment with a bit of mustard oil). For our current Aperitivo-themed food gift basket mailings (link in bio), we picked this balsamic strawberry with Aceto Balsamico di Modena made by a tiny Tuscan food lab near Prato. It’s incredibly delicious- sweet, savory and rich in umami thanks to the thick balsamic. I’m afraid I might eat all the jars so please order a box before they disappear!

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I’ve also been eating way too many of the tuna-caper stuffed cherry peppers and the marinated sun-drenched vegetables smashed on to friselle breads. The only thing we sadly can’t include in the box are these prosciutto wrapped melon wedges.

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Come pandemic or high water, we are determined to bring our favorite things from Italy into your home from online experiences to curated gourmet boxes! Link in bio or comment if you’d like info sent via DM! Buon appetito 🎁 #curiousappetite #florentinegourmetclub