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Just wrote this little piece about our special time in Taponecco, my Nonna’s childhood hometown. You can check it out through the link in bio.

A few years ago I was fortunate enough to record this conversation with Maria Bastiani and my Nonna. Sadly Maria has passed away at age 92 and on Tuesday her life was celebrated by family and friends. Here are some memories to cherish. Riposa in pace 🌹

Looking back on the amazing time we spent in Taponecco, where my Nonna was born and grew up. This little village still brings me so much joy - and the people who still live here made us so welcome. Nonna’s cousin Marina showed us all the paths they used to take as kids and gave us endless hugs, while Angiolino and his wife Stella opened up the stables where my bisnonno Ettore used to take their animals and showed us how they lived. A couple who moved here more recently offered us coffee and their homemade ‘bucciarin’ liqueur. Then Nonna’s best friend from school, Edda, welcomed us into her beautiful family home where she recalled stories of when their families lived wall to wall next to each other. I cannot wait to share this time with my Nonna and of course to come back here very soon ❤️

Taponecco💚 the home of my Nonna, and a place filled with simplicity and beauty

Apella - birthplace of my Nonno. Tranquil, peaceful and grateful 💚🪴🍝

Spaghetti alla marinara, in Toscana ☺️👌

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