Step into the heart of Renaissance Florence with Florence’s Simposio: A Sinful Florentine Cookbook, a one-of-a-kind culinary experience that intertwines authentic Florence recipes with the scandalous, fascinating stories of its most unforgettable figures.

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A FLORENTINE COOKBOOK LIKE NO OTHER

Florence is a city of contrasts—beauty and chaos, genius and folly, grandeur and grit. Florence’s Simposio captures this essence by inviting you to a banquet of Renaissance sinners—artists, nobles, and revolutionaries who shaped Florence’s history.

Guided by Leonardo da Vinci, we descend into an anachronistic Inferno, where gluttonous, lustful, greedy, and defiant Florentines share their stories—paired with traditional Florence recipes inspired by their lives.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE FLORENCE’S SIMPOSIO

A Journey Through Renaissance Florence – Experience the city through the eyes of Michelangelo, Botticelli, Lorenzo de’ Medici, and more, each with a dish that reflects their spirit.

Authentic Florentine Cuisine – Learn to cook Ossobuco alla Fiorentina, Pappa al Pomodoro, Schiacciata Fiorentina, and more, using traditional recipes rooted in Florence’s food culture.

A Slow Travel Guide to Florence – This is not just a cookbook—it’s an invitation to experience Florence’s flavors, history, and stories, whether from your kitchen or your next Italian getaway.

A Celebration of Imperfection – Inspired by the Renaissance’s raw and untamed creativity, this book embraces flaws, boldness, and the beauty of imperfection—both in life and in cooking.

WHAT’S INSIDE FLORENCE’S SIMPOSIO?

  • 176 pages of Florence’s history, culture, and cuisine
  • 25 traditional Florence recipes, carefully curated and researched
  • Stories of famous Renaissance figures—painters, sculptors, nobles, preachers, and queens
  • Breathtaking photography capturing Florence’s beauty and food
  • A unique perspective on Florence’s past, framed by Dante’s Inferno and Leonardo da Vinci’s curiosity

FLORENCE’S FOOD: A CELEBRATION OF SIN AND GENIUS

Florence’s cuisine is rustic yet refined, simple yet indulgent—just like the city’s most famous characters. In this cookbook, each dish is paired with a Renaissance icon whose “sins” fueled their brilliance.

Meet the Banquet’s Guests and Their Dishes:

The LustfulFilippo Lippi | Sugo Scappato, Ossobuco alla Fiorentina, Zucca al Vino Rosso
The GluttonsCaterina de’ Medici | Carabaccia, Papero alla Melarancia, Schiacciata Fiorentina
The AvariciousFilippo Brunelleschi | Peposo, Fagiolini alla Fiorentina, Schiacciata con l’Uva
The WrathfulMichelangelo | Zuppa di Patate, Francesina, Pomodori alla Fiesolana
The HereticsGirolamo Savonarola | Porrata Bianca, Arista alla Fiorentina
The TraitorsSandro Botticelli | Crespelle, Cavolfiore alla Fiorentina, Budini di Riso

Each story is told without idealization—just as cooks embrace imperfections, this book celebrates the flaws and brilliance of Florence’s most unforgettable personalities.

HOW TO ENJOY FLORENCE’S SIMPOSIO

This book is meant to be savored—just like a slow-cooked Florentine stew.

  • Snuggle on the couch with a glass of Chianti.
  • Put on the cookbook’s curated Renaissance playlist.
  • Flip through pages filled with stories, recipes, and Florence’s most sinful characters.
  • Let the flavors of Tuscany transport you to another time.

Snuggle on the couch, pour yourself a glass of Chianti, light a candle, and put on the cookbook’s playlist: your adventure in Florence’s cuisine and Renaissance is about to begin!

Claudia