I'm going to go out on a limb here and and assume the majority of students who come to Florence are studying art in some way, shape or form. Italy is a mecca for art enthusiasts and aspiring professionals alike. I recently caught up with the women of the Master of Arts management program and discovered this 1-year masters program, just recently launched by the IED, the European Institute of Design. The IED ...

Cook & Eat Good Tastes of Tuscany: Thanksgiving-Themed Cooking Class ‘Good Tastes of Tuscany’ cooking school is offering two special Thanksgiving classes. An expert Italian chef will help you prepare an Italian-ized or traditional holiday spread: 4-courses for € 140, 5-courses (and an apron to take home!) for € 190. Both can be booked for Thanksgiving lunch or dinner, and include a cookbook, prosecco, w ...

The main course on my first Turkey Day in Italy was a chicken.  After fumbling through a few more, scrolling through desperate online pleas ("Where can I get canned pumpkin in Florence? WHERE?!?!?"), and testing out some notably strange substitutions; I've discovered where the bird, and all his tasty friends, have been hiding out abroad: Turkey Permanent, central markets in most big Italian cities sell whol ...