Gino's Italian Escape: Hidden Italy: A Taste of the Sun (Part 1 of 6)

Chef Gino D'Acampo begins his second Italian Escape in Florence as he tackles the famous bistecca alla Fiorentina - the finest, thickest, juiciest steak in Tuscany. Our chef is excited to grill the colossal cut of beef at a local restaurant and has to savour its delicious flavour. Gino then shows off his take on the dish - tagliata with a colourful courgette ribbon and goat's cheese salad. Before leaving the city, Gino encounters a historic speciality - lampredotto. This popular Florentine street food is made from cow's stomach, but is Gino prepared to have a go at eating it? Satisfied with Florence's best savoury food, Gino heads to the town of Prato for something sweeter. Here, he meets a pastry chef who thrills Gino with his speciality peaches, brioche buns with an aromatic, creamy filling. Inspired by his delightful discovery, Gino conjures up his own dessert of apple poached in red wine with amaretti biscuit cream.