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New Year- Old Recipes

I adore new beginnings. They don’t always have to be the beginning of a new year, but any new adventure. When I first left the USA in 1984,I had no idea I would end up living in Italy. It was real culture shock actually living here rather than being a tourist. Learning to function in…

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Christmas Sweets- Simply Salami

I adore figs. I have always heard about the Salami di fichi made in Le Marche region of Italy and this year decided to make it! This is such a simple recipe everyone can do, anywhere. Traditionally the liquid in the recipe is called Cotto di Fichi, like Vin Cotto, it is a reduction of…

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Judy Witts Francini

Originally from California; Tuscany has been my home since 1984. I found the city of Florence to hold all my passions, food, wine, art all in one place. When I am not in Tuscany, I am often found in Sicily, my other favorite place to be. Always searching for recipes to share and exploring for the guides I write to my favorite cities for food and wine.

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