Introducing Villa Boscarello
 The Pometti Family welcome you to their magnificent 8 bedroom 8 bathroom villa just southeast of Siena near the quiet town of Trequanda. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable holiday...
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Come si dice?
Each issue we focus on some common words. Here we talk time...
primavera - spring
estate - summer
autunno - autumn
inverno - winter
oggi - today
domani - tomorrow
ieri - yesterday
momento - moment
secondo - second
minuto - minute
ora - hour
giorno - day
settimena - week
mese - month
anno - year
lunedi - Monday
martedi - Tuesday
mercoledi - Wednesday
giovedi - Thursday
venerdi - Friday
sabato - Saturday
domenica - Sunday
Buon Compleanno - Happy Birthday
Buon Anniversario - Happy Anniverary
Buon Anno - Happy New Year
Buon Natale - Merry Christmas
Adesso - Now
Presto - Soon
Piu Tardi - Later
Buona Giornata!
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Here are some more on location photos
Chef Giuseppe Mazzocchi and wife Deborah
Rollin in the Dough
Slicing the Prosciutto
Ballooning over Tuscany
In Flight Service
Preparing for the Siena Palio
Flag Thrower in Training
Pienza Street Shot
On Tour at the Vatican Museums
Colosseum Nights
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Buon Primavera!
Spring is in the air and summer travel plans are stirring! Our recipe this issue follows along with our quest for the simple and fresh flavors of Italy. Remember to practice your Italian. This quarter we translate time - precious in every language.
Cari Saluti,
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Recipe of the Season
3 eggs
2 tbs heavy cream
1 1/2 oz grated parmigiano cheese
1 tbs basil, finely chopped
1/2 tbs parsley, finely chopped
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 small vidalia onion, very thinly sliced
6 tbs extra virgin olive oil
Heat two tbs. of oil in a skillet with the garlic. Remove the garlic when is golden. Cook the zucchini until they are light transparent and season with salt , pepper and chopped parsley. Set aside in a bowl. In the same skillet, clear with two tbs. of oil the onion , and cook until they are transparent. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool off for few minutes. Put everything together and whisk in the eggs with the heavy cream, the cheese, the basil. Season it moderately. In a non-stick pan heat the remaining oil and pour in the mixture eggs - cheese - vegetables , making sure to distribute well. Stir with a proper spoon on a brisk flame. Cook on one side and then turn upside down to complete the cooking . Slide the Frittata on a serving dish and cut it in cubes.
Buon Appetito!
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Dollar versus Euro got you down?
Relax . . . and enjoy the inclusive Italian Vacation "Lessons of Tuscany" at the stunning Villa Il Borgo di Bossi-Pucci
Pay one low price and enjoy beautiful villa accommodations, breakfast every morning delivered to your door - Dinner each night at local family owned restaurants - and visits to surrounding towns such as Florence, Siena and Lucca each day - all included.
Testimonials from Trip Advisor...
"Trip Of A Lifetime, A Dream Come True" Il Borgo di Villa Bossi-Pucci It had always been a dream of mine to visit Italy, especially since my Grandparents came over to the US from Italy at the turn of the century. Never in a million years would I have dreamed of the experience my wife and I had at Il Borgo. From the moment we arrived we experienced the beauty of Tuscany and the hospitality of the Italian people. This was highlighted by the special attention and care provide by Alessandro, the General Manager at Il Borgo. Every moment, every detail of the trip was thought out allowing us to fully enjoy our stay. It is over a month later and I have not come down from the "high" of the trip. I can't think of any other way to experience Tuscany and I am constantly recommending it to my friends and family.
"Tuscany's Best Learning Experience" Il Borgo di Villa Bossi-Pucci
Il Borgo's weeklong Lessons of Tuscany package provides an invaluable overview of the culture, history, food and attractions of Florence and the surrounding hill towns. Innkeeper Alessandro Guerrieri is an exceptional host, tailoring the itinerary, dining and cultural experiences to each guest's preferences. The villa itself is the ultimate in comfort, located in scenic surroundings. Every moment was a delight.

For more information on Lessons of Tuscany please call 1-866-590-8181 or visit Lessons of Tuscany
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Floating Gently Over the Hills of Tuscany
A very special way to visit Tuscany is with Buddy Bombard in his magical hot air balloon adventures. For over 30 years, Buddy has been providing these wondrous journeys throughout Europe. I had the good fortune to experience one such adventure...

Floating With The Breeze over Tuscany. . .
By Gina Ruggiero
Dawn breaks over the quiet hills of Tuscany, still too early for even the church bells to ring. The air is calm. A small group is gathered in a Tuscan field peppered with mid summer wildflowers ... more
For more information on Buddy Bombard's Europe, please call Villa Vita International at 866-590-8181 or visit www.buddybombard.com
Do you have a Italy travel story to tell?
Email me at gina@villavita.net
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