The food adventures of Sapori e Saperi will help you discover the traditional flavours and territory of Lucca and Garfagnana in north Tuscany. From cheese, honey, pork and porcini mushrooms to olive oil, chestnuts, polenta and salami. Run by Heather Jarman, an archaeologist specializing in the early history of agriculture, 3 places are still available on the small group Italian Countryside Tour from 11-21 October 2010. Departing from Rome and ending in the Cinque Terre, the highlights and visits include: – pecorino and ricotta cheesemakers

Hedonistic Hiking are specialists in small group guided walking tours and hiking holidays in Australia and Italy, with a particular emphasis on great food and fine wine. The company has informed us that there are still places available on 3 of their walking holidays this September and October. Tuscany and Umbria – 5th to 12th September 2010 Highlights: Explore lesser-visited part of Tuscany and Umbria, fabulous medieval and Renaissance art, beautiful accommodation including a luxurious converted abbey where we finish our walk. A Week in

The first day of summer sees the opening of the beautiful’ Terrace on Tuscany’ of the Pepenero Restaurant in San Miniato. For 2010 Pepenero has additional external space where to dine and a new summer menu. Don’t forget that every Friday evening the restaurant hosts wine tasting of the best bottles form the zone. For more information: Pepenero Via IV Novembre, 13 San Miniato, Pisa www.pepenerocucina.it