Valecchi Patisserie: Every Creation is a Work of Art

Francesco Belli is recognised as a master of the confectionery art. His philosophy is based on continuous research and refinement of raw materials, essential elements to maintain the artisanal quality that has made Pasticceria Valecchi famous. Recently, he has contributed to the book L’arte in cucina (Art in the Kitchen), published by Mondadori, a work that collects the stories and recipes of the best Italian chefs flanked by artists.

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4P Program and women’s training

Among the greatest benefits of attending the 4PPROGRAM course, improving posture is certainly in first place. It is incredible to think of how many incorrect positions are assumed during the day without even realizing it, if not too late with some painful signal manifested in one or more areas of the body.

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Mugello, land of two wheels

But the real father of Mugello cycling is undoubtedly Gastone Nencini: nicknamed ‘Mystery’ – the origin of this nickname is unknown – or the ‘Lion of Mugello’. It was born in 1930 in Barberino di Mugello, in what used to be the village of Bilancino – which no longer exists because the artificial lake of the same name has taken its place. He was the winner of the Giro d’Italia in 1957 at a record average (37.486 km / h) which had remained undefeated for twenty-six years, and of the Tour de France three years later. In 1957 he came close to the great feat of winning both the Giro and the Tour in the same year.

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