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🇬🇧A perfect Sunday leftover-gourmet pasta. A quick onion and guanciale soffritto, a handful of previously chopped and frozen artichoke stems (boiled and blended), tossed over the bestest hand made orecchiette… kind of the perfect dish to celebrate the end of the Holidays! Tomorrow we dive again in the grinder!!! 🇮🇹 Una cipolla saltata col guanciale, una sacchetata di gambi di carciofo bolliti e passati… metti una orecchietta fatta a mano dalla zia dell’amico saluto dalla Puglia. È Domenica, e domani si riparte a fiamma… ma per adesso si gode! #pasta #artichokes #tuscany #carciofo #fiesole (at Fiesole, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnKX4W_MTSc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Hey @mtv Welcome to our #crib !!! What a super fun day, thanks for coming to visit… see you in the tube in December! #supertuscans #florence #cribs #mtv (at Fiesole, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjBWI7CLSAx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🇬🇧It’s almost the end of summer… making the most of every and each moment with my girls!!! #summer #fireworks 🇮🇹 È quesì la fine dell’estate… noi continuiamo imperterriti a fare festa, a ballare, a fare botti, a volessi bene da morì!!! #estate #festa (at Figline e Incisa Valdarno) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChhblX7s6U2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My @debimazar , I remember the summer we met… now 22 years ago. You left Florence to go back to work, and I could not make it to LA soon enough to celebrate your #birthday I was heartbroken! We had just fallen in love, and your absence felt like real torture! Today though, I am filled with joy and pride… since that distant summer we have always been together for each other’s “compleanno”! I love you amore mio, I wish you a fantastic birthday and a year filled with love, health and happiness! I’m forever yours! Ga’! https://www.instagram.com/p/ChMWESusPsr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🇬🇧When it’s too many of us and we all order the same drink… Introducing the Negroni fountain: it was a fun aperitivo, my night was populated by nightmares and today is e dry thing out of focus! Worth every drop!!! #drinks #summer 🇮🇹Quando sei a fare l’aperitivo con troppi amici e tutti sono sul piede di guerra ed ordinano lo stesso drink. Ecco a voi la fontana Negroni! Mi sono divertito, ho avuto incubi tutta la notte, ed oggi la messa a fuoco del mondo del mondo attorno a me richiede molta (troppa) concentrazione! #aperitivo #negroni #estate (at Four Seasons Hotel Florence) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgwjAOdMqM-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🇬🇧When it’s 100 degrees outside but u still need your steak! I fired up our bread oven and got a tan in the process… but damn those meats were good! I think a pizza party is in the cards soon! #steak #fire #tuscany 🇮🇹Nonostante il caldume feroce io c’avevo bisogno di ciccia! Per cui foho alle miccie, carboni ardenti e via di bistecca e sarsiccie. Vacca boia mi sono pure abbronzato a stare davanti a questo mostro sputa fuoco! Adesso mi è pure venuta voglia di pizza… ok, festino in settimana! #bistecca #florence #fiesole (at Fiesole, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgaA5sxMvFM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🇬🇧Hey amore mio, I lost a bunch of hair while growing you up, but at the end it was totally worth it 🤣🤣🤣 You have become such an amazing woman, I am incredibly proud of you! I love you with all my heart, and I wish you a super mega glorious 20th birthday… #birthday #daughter 🇮🇹 Figlia mia, ho perso quasi tutti i (pochi) capelli che avevo nel crescerti, ma ne è valsa la pena! Sei sbocciata in una donna stupenda, forte ed indipendente e sono orgoglioso di te all’infinito! Ti voglio bene con tutto il mio cuore, buon compleanno tesoro mio! E son 20, ‘sticazz…. #compkeanno #figlia (at Fiesole, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf7BH0TsG1A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🇬🇧Hey amore mio, I lost a bunch of hair while growing you up, but at the end it was totally worth it 🤣🤣🤣 You have become such an amazing woman, I am incredibly proud of you! I love you with all my heart, and I wish you a super mega glorious 20th birthday… #birthday #daughter 🇮🇹 Figlia mia, ho perso quasi tutti i (pochi) capelli che avevo nel crescerti, ma ne è valsa la pena! Sei sbocciata in una donna stupenda, forte ed indipendente e sono orgoglioso di te all’infinito! Ti voglio bene con tutto il mio cuore, buon compleanno tesoro mio! E son 20, ‘sticazz…. #compkeanno #figlia (at Fiesole, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf7A8pgMp6g/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🇬🇧There are three months of vegetable-growing and sweat in this little pan… happiness is a very simple thing, just got to work hard in its pursuit! Also took a good three hours to curry-stew some chicken and pork, so you don’t get the idea I have turned vegetarian! 🇮🇹 Tre mesi di lavoro nell’orto pe’ sta padellina di verdure… dato che c’aveo ‘na fame da lupacchiotto mi sono stufato una chilata di pollame e suino in una ghisa, gene ne ho dato di curry e peperoncino… Adesso du’ shottini di whisky per digerire lo sbobbame! #spezzatino #orto #verdure (at Fiesole, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfw52x9Mf_m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🇬🇧I don’t follow soccer much, as my father raised me riding motorcycles every weekend on this Earth… BUT… A few memories from my childhood are in fact calcio-related. When I was in elementary school the whole city of Florence had one and only one hero: @giancarloantognoni was the captain of Fiorentina at the time. He inspired a whole generation of young players, he was classy, polite and very aspirational… so even if I was not a soccer fan I remember respecting the man a ton! @gabrielbatistutaok arrived to Florence years later from Argentina, but had the same effect on my city… he led our team to many important wins, he earned the captain’s armband and now there is a statue in his honor right out of our stadium. So yeah, I am not much a of a footballer, but could not pass out the opportunity of snatching a selfie with these two incredible athletes and humans! #soccer #florence #tuscany 🇮🇹 Chi mi conosce sa che del calcio me ne frega poco o niente… forse perché da piccino facevo caha’ e nessuno mi voleva mai in squadra… al massimo mi mettevano in porta, e giù pallonate sul muso… piacevoli ricordi. Comunque, in presenza di questi due eroici giocatori non ho resistito ed ho chiesto una fotografia… le ho dato anche un titolo: il panino del capitano! #firenze #fiorentina #calcio https://www.instagram.com/p/CfY4EsSMPX4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My #SuperTuscan adventure with @debimazar is a total blast! Every day (almost) we are enjoying wonderful moments together and creating great memories of our new life in #florence Yesterday our city’s patron San Giovanni Battista was celebrated along the streets of the city center, the final game of the Calcio Storico was held in Piazza Santa Croce, and after a bountiful traditional dinner, the day ended with a spectacular fireworks show! Baby, thank you for being my soulmate, it’s been 20 years together, and still often it feels like we just met! Love you more than porchetta and fireworks!!! —— Ieri la mia #florentia ha celebrato patron San Giovanni! Una giornata di avventura, colore, storia, sapori… e cazzotti!!! Congratulazioni agli @azzurrisantacroce per una partita ben giocata ed onestamente vinta, bravi!!! Bravissimi anche i calcianti di @rossisantamarianovella , siete degli atleti straordinari! Buon San Giovanni a tutti! Amore mio @debimazar che bella che è questa avventura che abbiamo cominciato 20 anni fa! Ti amo ancora più della porchetta e dei fohi d’artificio! Per sempre tuo. #florence #tuscany #sangiovanni (at Piazza Santa Croce Firenze) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfOjApZM9GL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My #SuperTuscan adventure with @debimazar is a total blast! Every day (almost) we are enjoying wonderful moments together and creating great memories of our new life in #florence Yesterday our city’s patron San Giovanni Battista was celebrated along the streets of the city center, the final game of the Calcio Storico was held in Piazza Santa Croce, and after a bountiful traditional dinner, the day ended with a spectacular fireworks show! Baby, thank you for being my soulmate, it’s been 20 years together, and still often it feels like we just met! Love you more than porchetta and fireworks!!! —— Ieri la mia #florentia ha celebrato patron San Giovanni! Una giornata di avventura, colore, storia, sapori… e cazzotti!!! Congratulazioni agli @azzurrisantacroce per una partita ben giocata ed onestamente vinta, bravi!!! Bravissimi anche i calcianti di @rossisantamarianovella , siete degli atleti straordinari! Buon San Giovanni a tutti! Amore mio @debimazar che bella che è questa avventura che abbiamo cominciato 20 anni fa! Ti amo ancora più della porchetta e dei fohi d’artificio! Per sempre tuo. #florence #tuscany #sangiovanni (at Piazza Santa Croce Firenze) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfOfHAasekR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My #SuperTuscan adventure with @debimazar is a total blast! Every day (almost) we are enjoying wonderful moments together and creating great memories of our new life in #florence Yesterday our city’s patron San Giovanni Battista was celebrated along the streets of the city center, the final of the Calcio Storico was held in Piazza Santa Croce, and after a bountiful traditional dinner, the day ended with a spectacular fireworks show! Baby, thank you for being my soulmate, it’s been 20 years together, and still often it feels like we just met! Love you more than porchetta and fireworks!!! —— Ieri la mia #florentia ha celebrato patron San Giovanni! Una giornata di avventura, colore, storia, sapori… e cazzotti!!! Congratulazione agli @azzurrisantacroce per una partita ben giocata ed onestamente vinta, bravi!!! Buon San Giovanni a tutti! Amore mio @debimazar che bella che è questa avventura che abbiamo cominciato 20 anni fa! Ti amo ancora più della porchetta e dei fohi d’artificio! Per sempre tuo. #florence #tuscany #sangiovanni (at Piazza Santa Croce Firenze) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfOamqvMbon/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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About last night, when my roast attempt turned into something even more magical. The basic idea was to butterfly open a pork loin, stuff it with seared sausage, twine it right and cook it… However since the filling was crumbly and not really binding, once I sliced the roast it completely fell apart… I was not bothered, just tossed it all back into the cast iron pot, soaked it all in its juices and served it on a platter as if it was always intended to look like that. It was absolutely fantastic, too bad I don’t have leftovers otherwise it would have ended up in tomorrow night’s tacos! Recipe is a snap: sear sausages with garlic and rosemary, then deglaze w white wine and set aside. Slice pork loin open, spread sausage stuffing, then twine w sage leaves. Seat in cast iron on all sides, lower flame and pour a bottle of beer over it. Cook for about 45 mins, flipping it a few times. When ready, slice it thin, bring back into the pot for a couple of minutes then serve on a platted dressed with its juices! —— Volevo fare un arrosto ma mi sono venuti fuori degli straccetti da paura! Tre sarscicciole saltate benin benino con aglio e rosmarino, poi sfumate con avanzo di vino bianco. Arista aperta e spalmata con suddette, legata con bastante salvia e cotta a foho tranquillino per una quarantacinquina…. Una girata ogni tanto gni fa bene! Quando pare pronta, affettategnene sottile sottile, e poi aributtate tutto ni’ ppentolone. Servite gli straccetti su un vassoio e benediceteli con tutt’i ssugo! Na vera bomba!!! #supertuscans #fiesole #tuscany #pork #roast #beer (at Fiesole, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfBeZ9CMX8F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The rule of thumb would be to harvest herbs early in the am, when they are nice and perky from the night cooler temperatures and the morning dew… However, it is also true that once harvested they would last in the refrigerator less than they would if they were still in the ground. So, new rule, I harvest when I’m hungry… and now it’s time for lunch. Some ice added to the water rinse will return crunchiness and firmness to the leaves. —— Il contadino consiglia di raccogliere nell’orto al primo mattino… quando le piante sono arzille e ben diritte dopo il fresco notturno e la brina mattutina… Il fatto è che le verdure durano di più a terra che nel frigorifero… per cui la mia regola è di raccogliere solo quando ho fame. È appunto l’ora di pranzo… oggi gniene do secche di insalata!!! #tuscany #garden #veggies #salad #supertuscans #florence #fiesole (at Fiesole, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce6M0dDrWz1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My @debimazar is shooting today, so I figured she could use a nice to go meal for whenever she can take a break I whipped a quick farro salad that already screams summer! I am now having a little bowl of it myself, while conversing with my vegetable garden just outside the kitchen window… zucchini and cucumbers are already in full bloom and pumping fruit like crazy, tomatoes on the way, chard a bit overgrown… tons of salads that we have been enjoying already for about a month now and a cornucopia of many other things are growing strong and healthy. I hope next year I can get to fix our well; Tuscany is going through the worst drought in 70 years, the earth is dry and scorched, every plant around us is suffering immensely… So happy to be back home, it has been two years now and it feels like I just started working on the estate and the house. A process I don’t intend to rush, I needed to let a few seasons pass to grasp how changed seasons have been affecting the land… it’s challenging! —— La moglie oggi è sul set, per cui la ho benedetta con una insalatina di farro e la ho spedita a lavoro sorridente e innamorata… na bomba. Quindi venne fame anche a me, mi preparai uno scodellotto, l’aggiustai con un filino d’olio e na spruzzata di sale… ovviamente diluisco il tutto con canonico nitrino diacciato! E poi a chiacchiera con l’orto sotto la finestra della cucina… l’erba cresce più veloce se la guardi, ci parli, e pazientemente dai fiducia al campo. Però c’è una secca da paura, i campi sono già dotati come a metà agosto, la terra è dura, polverosa, adesso incapace di respirare o magari bere un po’ d’acqua… se magari piovesse, budella miseria! #tuscany #vegetables #garden #summer #salad (at Fiesole, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce3qDH6rV7V/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Life in the country got me looking a bit like a hermit… For once my @debimazar deserved a full on dressed up evening… I think I polish well😎🤘 Super Tuscan Fun!!! (at Villa Le Corti) https://www.instagram.com/p/CewRqtAM8Y1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=