The chef regularly drives through Italy, where she's had a home for 20 years, pulling over for leisurely lunches, focaccia ...

Tuscany is known for its rolling hills with neat rows of vineyards and centuries-old olive groves, medieval towns brimming ...

This is Tuscany's low season when average temperatures drop into the 30s at worst and the lower 50s at best. You also have to watch out for property closures: Many restaurants and hotels tend to ...