Shopping
Local food shops and other facilities (post
office, launderette, bars etc) can be found in the valley (a
12 minute car ride away).
If you like shopping malls then the
Lunigiana is not for you! Italy regulates retail outlets in such a way
that traditional, small, family run shops are favoured. This leads to a
shopping experience reminiscent of 1950s and 60s Britain.
For where
and how to
buy the everyday essentials - click here.
Food
Descriptions of the regional food specialities (many of which are based
on funghi and chestnuts) may be found here. These
include Testaroli (a sort of pancake made from wheat flour, water &
salt which is then boiled and cut up into small strips and is usually
served with Pesto) and Panigacci - traditional unleavened bread,
circular in shape, made from a batter that is cooked in red hot clay
dishes over an open fire. They are served as hot crispy pancakes spread
with a soft Stracchino cheese or
filled with mixed cold meats such as Parma ham, salami etc.
Restaurants
Generally speaking, the Lunigiana region can be relied on for good food
at modest prices. Within 15mins drive of the house are at least half a
dozen restaurants of one type or another. Some are open only at
lunchtime and offer "menu di lavoro" - cheap (10-12euro) three course
meals nominally provided for local workers. Very much to be
recommended.
Click here for details
of
the local
establishments we have visited.
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Tiramisu
La torta d'erbi
Pecorino
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