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Leather goods abound in Florence, although not all bags that say “Made in Italy” are made by Italian craftsmen. The Chinese have set up huge mass production factories in Italy. Caveat emptor. |
![]() Mike demonstrating the latest in garbage collection. Each of these operate by foot pedal. One for trash, glass and plastic. They are easily picked up and emptied by a high tech truck. |
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Italians are known to eat all parts of the animal. These are not meatballs. |
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Spinach pasta spins off stainless steel at the farmer’s market… so much faster than the old rolling pin method. |
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Live music in the church plaza. |
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The Godfather, or il Padrino as he is known in Italy. Just last month it was reported that the Italian mafia earned more money in one year than McDonalds worldwide. |
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Plates of the day in Italian |
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Old palaces in Florence have been repurposed into swanky apartment buildings. Note the iron horse hitches on either side of the door. |
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Dinner at Buca Mario: grilled polenta, grilled veggies and asparagus with lemon. Mike is digging into his steak “bistecca alla Florentine” which comes from the famous white Tuscan Chianina oxen. |
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Street art, which is washed away with water and scrub brushes at the end of the day. |
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