The Rustic Life / Vita Rustica

The Rustic Life Italian Style (Vita Rustica) was created with YOU In mind! My Daughter and I Live between the United States, just outside of Chicago and Tuscany, Italy. Returning to our family roots in Italy has given us a deep desire to share authentic Italian Mediterranean dish homestead food recipes, canning, cooking with fresh whole ingredients and Italian travel! I am Marie, along with my daughter Alexandria and Son Joseph are on a mission to give you the insiders view of the country we hold close to our hearts! We want to inspire you to live, cook and love the authentic Italian way! Come along with us on a journey through many kitchens, road trips and hunting for the best food we can find. Living In Florence with the Tuscan countryside right at our back door inspires us to live a more sustainable, healthy and nurturing Mediterranean diet life style. Farm to table is the normal every day life in Italian kitchens! All our recipes and travel tips can be found at VitaRustica.com