I visited the Il Desco Tuscan market at the Real Collegio in Lucca on 29 November 2009. There was an amazing array of Tuscan produce on sale. The market will be open 5 – 8 December 2009 from 11.30 – 19.30.

The first video shows a selection of some of the food and drink available. I was able to sample many of the wares. Warning – Don’t watch this video if you’re hungry.

I enjoyed the display of Michele Lovi’s art.

Can you believe that all the items in the next video are made from olive oil soap?

In my last video you can watch chestnut bread (pane di neccio) being made. Flour from ground chestnuts is mixed with water and then a spoonful put between leaves and baked using hot stones.

I hope that you have enjoyed your virtual visit to Il Desco in Lucca and my videos have given you a flavour of a Tuscan market.