Pienza & Ristorante Terrazza della Val d'Orcia
Pliny the Elder praised it and Lorenzo the Magnificent was fond of it: pecorino di Pienza is a cheese that for centuries has embodied the taste of the land and traditions of one of Tuscany's most...
View ArticleIl Convento: A Corciano Culinary Gem
Located in a beautiful 13th century Franciscan monastery next to the church of St. Francis of Assisi in Corciano, Il Convento is simply one of the best restaurants in Umbria. In 1223, San Francesco...
View ArticleRistorante La Grotta: A New Chapter
Nestled at the foot of Montepulciano beside the historic Tempio di San Biagio, one of the greatest expressions of Renaissance Tuscany, is the elegant Ristorante la Grotto, located in a charming...
View ArticlePaccheri with Shrimp, Squid and Tomatoes
A Coastal Italian delight, Paccheri has been a staple of southern Italian cuisine for centuries. It’s a dish that feels both refined and comforting, reminiscent of seaside dinners on the Amalfi Coast,...
View ArticleArezzo Antique Market & Ristorante La Pieve
Considered to be one of the finest antique fairs in Tuscany, the Antique Market in Arezzo was the first market of its kind to be established in Italy in 1968. On the first Sunday of every month, the...
View ArticleCastelluccio di Norcia: The Prized Lentils of Umbria
Set against the majestic Sibillini Mountains high up on the Castelllucio plateau in the heart of Italy’s Apennine Mountain Range, the story of Castelluccio lentils is a tale of centuries-old...
View ArticleNorcia: The Land of Truffles, Salumi & Cinghiale
Norcia is a small picturesque town nestled in the southeastern region of Umbria, completely enclosed by its 14th century walls and surrounded by the spectacular snow capped mountains of Monti...
View ArticleOur Beautiful Umbrian Villa in Campello sul Clitunno
A 17th century stone villa with film-set worthy views across the undulating Umbrian hills, and nestled in hillside olive groves, Casa di Led was created by Sue Lederle, offered us cosy splendour in...
View ArticleThe Timeless Elegance of Il Pellicano: An Italian Oasis
The preferred get-away of the icons of the golden age of cinema, Hotel Il Pellicano sparkles with timeless glamour. Perched on the picturesque central east coast of Italy in Porto Ercole, the storied...
View ArticleA Culinary and Cultural Journey to Umbria
A Culinary Journey to Umbria & Tuscany, ItalyAugust 27 - October 9, 2026Scrumpdillyicious will be touring Umbria - The Green Heart of Italy - and Tuscany, known for rolling hills, rich art...
View ArticleLangdon Hall: Summer Lunch in Wilks' Conservatory
Originally built as a Federal Revival mansion by the famous New York Astor family at the turn of the 20th-century, the property still exudes the air of an old Ontario estate, but few people are aware...
View ArticleLa Station de Compton: Organic Farmstead Cheeses
Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian landscape in Compton, Quebec, Fromagerie La Station is a living testament to the harmony between land and craft. Since 1928, the Bolduc family has nurtured this...
View ArticleFromagerie les Broussailles: Artisanal Goat Cheese
Fromagerie les Broussailles is a small cheesemaker in the small hamlet of Martinville, in the Eastern Townships of Québec. It is certified organic and has been dedicated to raw milk cheese making...
View ArticleBleu Lavande: Lavender in the Eastern Townships
Bleu Lavande is a thriving lavender farm located in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, about 90 minutes from Montreal. Founded in 2004 in Fitch Bay near Magog, Bleu Lavande began as a pioneering...
View ArticleRestaurant King Alexandre in Sherbrooke Québec
Nestled on the corner of King and Alexandre Streets in Sherbrooke Québec, King Alexandre is a culinary gem that beautifully marries Italian inspiration with local market flavours. This elegant...
View ArticleL'Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac & Fromagérie
L'Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac is a Benedictine monastery nestled in Québec's scenic Eastern Townships on the west shore of Lake Memphrémagog. Founded in 1912 by French monks, the Abbey is famous for...
View ArticleLaiterie Coaticook: Québec's Famous Iced Cream
Founded in 1940 by Arthur Bédard, Arthur St. Cyr, and Henri Gérin, Coaticook Dairy began as a small local distributor of pasteurized milk, chocolate milk, and cream delivered by horse-drawn carts....
View ArticleRoyal Tandoori Indian Cuisine in Granby, Québec
Proud to be the first Indian restaurant in Granby, Québec, Royal Tandoori is owned and managed by Rohit Kaushal. Specializing in traditional North Indian culinary techniques characterized by the use...
View ArticleFarmhouse Buttermilk Cake with Pecans
Searching for some delicious recipes that would use up the remains of a carton of buttermilk that we purchased for Jalapeño Cornbread we made last weekend, I came across this mouthwatering Farmhouse...
View ArticleAuberge Ripplecove: Summer Lunch in Bistro Le Cove
Perched on the shores of Lake Massawippi, the Ripplecove Hotel & Spa is a haven of peace and tranquility in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, and has come a long way since its entertained fishermen and...
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