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Celebrating 40 years in Italy and my 70th

Have you ever thought about buying a one-way ticket to Europe? I did, in 1984. Learn to become Italian in the kitchen, one recipe at a time.

Jan 11, 2024 • judy witts francini

June Newsletter

Summer Celebrations

Jun 1 • judy witts francini

Olive oil in savory and sweet pastries

When you head south in Italy, you find less butter and more olive oil. I am sharing a savory tart from Puglia and a sweet cookie from outside of Rome.

May 24 • judy witts francini

Glorious Lemons. Savory or sweet, lemons in a dish are magical. I look for lemons from Sorrento or Sicily. This lemon cake recipe is a personal…

May 17 • judy witts francini

Bring on the festivals! The weekend sagra's begin with the good weather.

May 9 • judy witts francini

Recent posts

Reasons to Celebrate

Happy Birthday to me and a discount for you!

Apr 25 • judy witts francini

Birthdays and Anniversaries

There is always something to celebrate.

Apr 14 • judy witts francini

April Newsletter

Buona Pasqua. My Easter ideas and getting ready for my birthday month.

Apr 4 • judy witts francini

My Easter Picnic Bread from Napoli- Tortano

One of several variations of a stuffed bread, perfect for picnics.

Mar 30 • judy witts francini

Bye Bye Winter- Hello Primavera

The markets are in full spring swing, I am celebrating with a torta salata.

Mar 23 • judy witts francini

Celebrating Father's Day with Food.

It's Father's day in Italy.Do you celebrate with a sweet or savory dish?

Mar 15 • judy witts francini

March Newsletter-2026

Bring on Spring- Reasons to Celebrate in March

Mar 8 • judy witts francini

Two historical recipes with Orange

Florence's duck with orange sauce and Sicilian "gelo".

Feb 24 • judy witts francini

Martedi Grasso- Fat Tuesday

It's all about fried goodies- Enjoy this Sicilian sweet.

Feb 17 • judy witts francini

Simply Divina- My Tiny Tuscan Kitchen

Simply Divina- My Tiny Tuscan Kitchen

An American Cook in Tuscany. Becoming more Italian, one recipe at a time. Pull up a chair and join me at my Kitchen Table, the heart of the home.

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