Why yes, that is a panino filled with tortellini in venison ragu. ❤ Only at Semel. @ Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio Firenze instagram.com/p/BpWw0Q0he8j/…

We paid a visit to our friends at LaSelva TuscanVilla and caught the olive harvest in action -- possibly the most exciting harvest of the year in Tuscany for me, you'll fully understand why… instagram.com/p/BpbmmgyAPPO/…

One of the most romantic weddings I've been to, you could just feel the love in the air! 💕 . Congratulations my dearest sarahfioroni & Russ, so honoured to be a part of the festivities and… instagram.com/p/BpetzJkgGxE/…

Saffron's moment. There's nothing like gathering around a long table with the oldies, listening to their chat, while we pick the precious red threads out their purple gowns and the rain… instagram.com/p/Bpg-RqfgkEd/…

One of the prettiest moments of the year at the markets. Am thinking quince poached in grape syrup alla Rachel Roddy 🙌 #eattheseason @ Sant'Ambrogio, Florence instagram.com/p/BpkF55nAVT1/…

Some rather cute and expressive ghosts made by a couple of very excited little girls this afternoon for Halloween while they waited till they could go out trick or treating. I basically… instagram.com/p/BpnPhDYAdBr/…

November 1st. It's a public holiday in Italy so no school, which means everyone slept in this morning (even the baby, tired out from trick or treating last night!) -- bliss! -- and with… instagram.com/p/Bpo02V8gGEz/…

The reason I love shopping for produce at the market instead of the supermarket is for things like this. You can choose exactly how much pumpkin you want, they cut it to order and weigh… instagram.com/p/Bpro-fYgAfv/…

The highlight of my birthday weekend, other than spending it with those nearest and dearest, was this. My amazing husband @marco_lami stepped out of his comfort zone and baked his first… instagram.com/p/BpzG0f4gq_z/…

When I ask my mother in law, Angela, for a recipe, she pulls this out! They're notes, scribbled on bits of paper, backs of envelopes or old bills, the cardboard from an old pasta packet,… instagram.com/p/Bp14ZIbA7An/…

Pre-lunch treats with the wonderful girlinflorence. Casa del Vino for wine, spicy anchovy and egg crostini and little truffle buns before overdosing on Korean fried chicken and kimchi -- a… instagram.com/p/Bp7skzXAodv/…

Persimmon cake, as a lesson in having patience with my daughter, who, at 5 and three quarters is getting pickier and skinnier by the day as she won't eat the lunches at her new primary… instagram.com/p/Bp96fILgEx_/…

So shocked and saddened to hear that Sisto Malaspina, the charming owner and face of iconic Pellegrini's died in yesterday's senseless attack in Melbourne. What a tragic loss to the city.… instagram.com/p/BqAVDtdg_Td/…

My daughter thinks this looks like a handful of 💩 and isn't too impressed with their intoxicating fragrance but actually these are extremely precious, freshly unearthed white truffles from… instagram.com/p/BqDI_PGgk-u/…

Lunching in Rome at Piperno in good company with @AliceKiandra and @labnoon -- we were jealous when @marco_lami's carbonara arrived (and was tossed at the table before being served, hence… instagram.com/p/BqIQVpbgjuW/…

One of those seasonal things I wait all year long for is chestnut flour. Tuscany is abundant in chestnut trees and the flour made from dried and ground chestnuts has long nourished its… instagram.com/p/BqM4vpzgiwn/…

How luscious is this fennel at the market? I'm always sad when I see fennel with its tops chopped off and not even one furry green frond to speak of. Will be roasting some in big chunks,… instagram.com/p/BqPtETJg2gB/…

When all your plans go out the window because, well, you have a baby, there's always the walk to the nearest coffee shop (and the coffee) to save the day. @ Settignano instagram.com/p/BqUniXuAEmr/…

I had been trying to come up with recipes to cook alone, one-handed, while holding an unputdownable, teething five month old baby while trying not to let the other hungry child eat all… instagram.com/p/BqXO2wvAQYb/…

We've reached a new stage. Nothing is safe. Grabbing food off my plate, or even out of my hands, swiping at, turning towards or lunging at anything within reach (rustling paper is a… instagram.com/p/BqfFSc7AzeR/…