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Pigging out

When Kate and I began dreaming about pigs, pork artisans, farmers and recipes, my mind started going a thousand miles and hour. Where does one start and even a worse dilemma, where does one stop? I knew where to start, that was easy, at the Central Market where I do have the choice of Nose…

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Perle ai Porci

I adore old sayings in Italy. Many have similar sayings in English. In the bible, Jesus, at the sermon on the mount, says ” Don’t cast your pearls before swine”.Italians say ” Non dare le perle ai porci”. Actually I adore the idea of pigs wearing pearls. The image tickles me.   This has always…

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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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