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  • We are SOY excited to talk to you about soy sauce (see what we did there 😉)

    What is soy sauce? Soy sauce has been a staple of Japanese cuisine since the 7th century. It was first introduced in Japan when Buddhism made its ...
    Posted in Kyoto

  • What is matcha and why it's better than coffee

      Several years ago, I made the switch from coffee to matcha, and honestly, I’ve never looked back. While I still love the smell of coffee, the jo...
    Posted in Kyoto

  • Come along for a "walking tour" of Florence

    While we’d love to show you around in person, we thought we’d try for the next best thing with this virtual tour of some of our favorite spots an...
    Posted in Explore, Florence

  • 5 jaw-dropping views of Florence

    You'll basically want your camera ready at all times when you're walking in Florence. At nearly every turn, there is a stunning view, historic land...
    Posted in Explore, Florence

  • Easy Orecchiette Cauliflower Recipe

      We wanted to share a delicious recipe for the Orecchiette pasta in your box. Orecchiette translates to “little ears” based off their round shapes...

  • 5 incredible facts about il Duomo

    If you're a design or architecture buff, or heck, just love an interesting story, look no further. The conception and construction of the Duomo is...
    Posted in Florence, History

  • Our favorite Negroni recipe

    We’re starting a new TROVE tradition and will share a new recipe, cocktail, or tip from our featured city every week!

    To start things off, we’re sharing our go-to Negroni recipe. 

    Posted in Cocktail

  • Why small businesses need our help now more than ever

    We started TROVE initially as a way to scratch our never-ending travel itch, but our reason for being quickly grew into something much, much bigger...
    Posted in Trove

  • Introducing our very first box! Hello Florence!!

    YAAAAY!  We’re so thrilled to be sharing the first ever “vacation in a box” with all of you, just in time for these last few weeks of Summer.  As w...
    Posted in Trove

  • We love you italy.

    Italy was one of the last places we ventured to together before the world shut down, and holds a near and dear place in our hearts. Our love affair...
    Posted in Explore, Trove

  • Hello and WELCOME!!

    Hiiiiii friends and fellow travelers, welcome to the TROVE blog!  We are just getting started, and hope you will be a part of what is sure to be a wild and fun adventure with us!
    Posted in Trove