Truffles for Lunch in Asciano, Tuscany

truffles eggs in Tuscany

After a walk in the woods to hunt for Tuscan truffles, we drove to Asciano.

A small town outside of Siena, Asciano was the perfect kind of place to lunch.

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We wasted no time settling into a table at La Mencia (Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 85).

Tuscan cured meats

Lovely antipasti were prepared and passed around, but I was waiting for the main event.

The truffles.

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Hearty pasta with a generous grating of tartufi marzolini.

truffles eggs in Tuscany

With all the anticipation of the hunt, I was not one to be stopped at a single truffled dish.

Simple fried eggs were transformed under the truffles.

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Salt. Yolk. Truffles.  The delicate taste of the tubers came through much more in the egg dish, and the umami was insane.

Incredibly rich and delicious.

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Completely satiated, it was time to take a post-lunch stroll.

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While I am at home in Rome’s city living, it is hard to deny the charm of Tuscan village life.

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The little streets brimming with Piaggio ape and filled with neighbors stopping to chat.

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It is enough to make a girl consider small town living, with a perfect balcony to watch the comings and goings.

Tuscan puppy in Asciano

This balcony, however, is already spoken for.

Many thanks to MyTour Tuscany Experts for organizing the trip! 

 

5 thoughts on “Truffles for Lunch in Asciano, Tuscany

  1. Karen says:

    I visited Asciano several years ago and loved it. Quiet and small. Really gorgeous. It was nice to think about that village again and see the photos! Thanks!

    • Natalie says:

      Ciao Karen! I am so glad you have had a chance to experience Asciano yourself. It is a charming town that I really enjoyed exploring 🙂

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