It’s a quirky view because here in the Oltrano (the other side of the Arno River in Florence) the ancient buildings still remain – still house citizens – and yet arching over their rooftops is the lush greenery of the Boboli Gardens. Such is the height and scope of the gardens that are part of […]
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The Magic of Handwritten Signs
In many restaurants throughout Italy, handwritten signs alert customers of favorite seasonal dishes that are so popular they will sell out quickly. Because seasonal menus are the way of life there, when your favorite dish appears on a sign in your local you make a very happy mad dash to get some. I am a […]
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