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The Tuscan Mom
  • PLAN YOUR TRIP
    • PACKING
    • WHERE TO GO
    • WHEN TO GO
    • ACCOMMODATION
    • DINING
    • TRANSPORTATION
    • CONSULTS
  • TRAVEL TIPS
  • TUSCANY WITH KIDS
  • RESOURCES
    • DIRECTORY
    • SHOPPING
    • EDUCATION
  • About TTM

DINING

Hand holds up gelato cone in Florence. On right is sign with gelato flavors.

THE BEST GELATO IN FLORENCE – A Local’s Picks for 2026

July 7, 2025
Hand holding cup of Badiani gelato in front of the shop in Florence, Italy.

BEST GELATO IN TUSCANY – I’ve Done the Research (& I Didn’t Mind)

September 28, 2023
Colorful fresh pasta drying on racks. You can see people around the rack working on rolling out more pasta dough.

TOSCANA MIA – An In-Home Cooking Class in Chianti

June 16, 2023
Deli section in an Italian grocery store. You can see cured meats on shelves and salads.

ITALIAN SUPERMARKETS – A Visitor’s Guide + Helpful Tips

July 30, 2022
Dish on a white plate. Silverware on the table too.

2026 MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS IN TUSCANY + Tips and Map

February 13, 2022
Red ribbon on top of the Tuscan Sun Cookbook open to a ragu recipe and its accompanying photo.

BEST TUSCAN COOKBOOKS TO GIFT (According To A Mom In Tuscany)

November 24, 2021
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About

CANDICE CRISCIONE

THE TUSCAN MOM

Ciao and welcome to our corner of Italy! I’m Candice, a mamma of three boys living in Tuscany. I’ve spent over two decades working and traveling all over Tuscany, and I look forward to sharing my Tuscany vacation planning and travel tips with you and giving you a glimpse of life in bella Toscana (beautiful Tuscany) - straight from Tuscany! Read more about me here.

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