Trattoria Borghesi

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Trattoria Borghesi was an institution in Bagni di Lucca for many years and everyone was disappointed when it closed a couple of years ago.

So when it reopened earlier this year there was much excitement. I missed the opening but recently went for lunch. Like many places in the area, a workman’s lunch for a set price is offered. For €11 you get first course, second course, side dish, water, wine and coffee.

We chose the chicken, torta salata, vegetables and pasta.

On another occasion there was soup, past with peas, ham and tomato, roast beef and eggplant…all delicious.

The food was very good and the service excellent.

The bar and restaurant have been renovated and look very clean and modern.

I’m sure Trattoria Borghesi is once again going to be very popular.

Trattoria Borghesi…85 Via Umberto I, La Villa.

Autumn in Lucchio

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Lucky Catherine Keens has a house in Lucchio. She was there recently and took these gorgeous photos of the village.

Autumn is a beautiful time to be in Lucchio. Thank you Catherine for sharing it with us.

Chestnuts in Benabbio

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

I hope everyone will head up to Benabbio to enjoy some necci…chestnut pancakes.

Let’s hope for a fine, sunny 8th November.

Then and now…Hotel Corona

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

HOtel Corona is on the SS 12 del Brennero at the entrance to Ponte a Serraglio. Here it is in 1900.

…and 1902.

…and today…the fence has gone.

The hotel is still operating and we would love to see the restaurant reopen.

I wouldn’t eat these

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

I found these gorgeous yellow mushrooms growing in the forest.

I left them there.

Autumn mists

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Autumn is a beautiful season in Bagni di Lucca. It can be a bit wet, but I love the rainy, misty days.

…as long as there aren’t too many of them.

Yoga Retreat Day

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Joann Connington, renowned yoga teacher, in conjunction with Tuscany Arts and Healing, is conducting a Yoga Retreat Day on Saturday 24th October, at I Romiti, in Fabriche di Vallico.

The autumn fires will be lit and a delicious autumn themed lunch will be served.

The Yoga Retreat Day will be conducted in English and offer a gentle flow of postures with consistent attention to the breath.

The emphasis in the morning will be on more dynamic postures that provide a strong foundation for the day. In the afternoon the focus will be on restful and restorative poses that will relax the body and still the mind. The day will finish with a short meditation.

The cost for the day is €75, inclusive of yoga instruction, props, lunch, and all refreshments.

For more information please look at http://www.tuscanyartsandhealing.com

or email tuscanyartsandhealing@gmail.com

Chestnut festival postponed

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Because of the heavy rain in the area the Ponte a Serraglio Chestnut Festival due to be held this Sunday,18th October, will be postponed until the following Sunday, 25th October.

Sarah sews

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Sarah moved to Bagni di Lucca a few years ago after finding a gorgeous house in Pieve di Monti di Villa. She has made a new life for herself in the village.

In her previous life she was a teacher, but always had a love of sewing. She learned from her mother and it was an enjoyable hobby. Now she has taken the big step of setting up her own business, making and selling children’s clothing.

Her label is Lulu and Bertie and she makes colourful clothes in whimsical prints for boys and girls. She is also working on some beautiful patchwork quilts for cots.

I went to her workroom on one level of her house to see her in action and to show you some of her work.

The clothes are available on line…check out her website. http://www.luluandbertie.com

Sarah will also have a space at the Chestnut Festival in the park beside Villa Fiori this Sunday (weather permitting). Say hello to her and take a look at her fun childrens’ clothes.

http://www.luluandbertie.com

information@luluandbertie.com

Chestnut festival at Ponte a Serraglio

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

Don’t forget the annual Chestnut Festival to be held in the Villa Fiori park on 18th October…let’s hope it is a fine sunny day and lots of people come.

Bella Bagni di Lucca

A beautiful village in Tuscany

Trattoria Borghesi

Autumn in Lucchio

Chestnuts in Benabbio

Then and now…Hotel Corona

I wouldn’t eat these

Autumn mists

Yoga Retreat Day

Chestnut festival postponed

Sarah sews

Chestnut festival at Ponte a Serraglio

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