Olive Harvest in Tuscany Al Fresco Dinner
The story of the olive harvest – the olive’s journey from tree to your table – is a delicious tale of talent, experience, luck, persistence, speed, and most of all, a dedication to flavor. Hundreds of varieties of olives are grown and made into olive oil in Mediterranean countries of which Italian olive oil certainly ranks among the best.  Nearly every region of Italy produces its own distinctive oil – from the delicately flavored oils of the sea-breeze-swept “Riviera dei Fiori” of Liguria to heartier oils of sun-drenched Puglia and Sicilia – and of course the fragrant oils of Tuscany – the inspiration behind <<more>>

Setting the Scene

Olive Oil Table

Celebrity Event Planner and President of Francesca Events in New York, Francesca Abbracciamento, helped us to put this casual, family-style, ‘al fresco’dinner party idea together based on some of her own experiences. “One of the great thrills of driving through Tuscany is to see the olive trees, beautifully manicured and know, that this artisanal trade is alive and flourishing. Olive Oil is the end result of a craft that <<more>>

Bevande

Olive Harvest Bevanda

For this Tuscan inspired dinner, we recommend either a Chianti Classico or a Rosso di Montalcino, a wine from the hills of Montalcino. Both of these wines are indigenous to Tuscany and are great for veal, red meats and cheeses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 



 




Things to Do   

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Between the taking the kids to various activities, meeting deadlines at work and making sure your laundry is done, life can be hectic. For someone with a busy lifestyle, hosting a dinner party can be overwhelming. Enjoying the conviviality of an authentic Italian meal with family and friends shouldn’t have to be a lot of work. We have put together a simple outline of things you need to do and buy to host this dinner party – we’ve done the work here, so you don’t have to.  <<more>>