Summer is the season of sun and bright colors: strawberries and cherries are among the most popular fruits.
The best way to celebrate its arrival is to organize a lunch outdoors, or you can visit the vineyard and enjoy lunch and wine tasting in a winery. You can also book a unique experience in Tuscany and choose your favorite: lunch, dinner or a barbeque. To spend a nice day outdoors, just follow a few simple tips.
The details
Setting the table
Choose an old table to put outdoors, white porcelain and a colorful centerpiece: flowers, or a composition made with seasonal fruits. Outdoor dining is always a time of celebration.
The menu
Fresh and light
Choose seasonal ingredients and prepare fast, tasty recipes, such as barley salad with asparagus and strawberries. Pair it with a fresh, light wine, perfect for the summer season, such as Vernaccia di San Gimignano: better if you put the wine in a cooler before serving.
The finale
To end on a sweet note
End the day on a sweet note, with ice cream topped with cherry wine sauce — also great on pancakes or cakes. If you're an ice cream lover, join a cooking class to learn the ancient art of making ice cream.
