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Arrosto Fiorentino

  This is one of my personal favorites for teaching in classes and for parties. It is so simple to prepare and HUGE effect! When I worked with Dario, we once did this for a party for 200 people that we catered. Dario did get tired slicing, but it was perfect for a large crowds….

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Giving Thanks

I don’t think we really need a special day to give thanks. It should be daily. Perhaps a sort of Polly-anna way of thinking, but I have always tried to focus on the good things around me . If I dwelled on the daily difficulties and nightmares in life, I would be constantly depressed. I…

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Tuscan Herb Recipe- Pancetta “Porchetta-style”

Tuscan herb blend, perfect for porchetta. You can make this and freeze it in a ziplock bag or let it sit out on the counter and dry. I often will make fresh and then infuse an extra virgin olive oil for an hour or so and pour on grilled  or roasted meats or fish. Recently…

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Simply Divina- Tuscan Herbs

Probably one of the BEST recipes I have learned and taught in Tuscany are my Tuscan Herbs. Every butcher has his own blend, which is used on the fabulous prepared meats, ready to cook, which are sold in the markets here. The base is a simple trinity of rosemary, sage and garlic, finely chopped with…

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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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