It is Wednesday night and I began packing my suitcase to see how much room is left, and to see how many amazing Italian delicacies I can bring back. So far I've got lots of truffles, porchini mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, farro, lentils, barlotti beans, balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese. Plus some scarves, shoes and other small items. No wine or olive oil because it's too heavy. Mostly I'm bringing back memories—sense memories—the strongest of which are the amazing aromas of Italy, the sweet smell of the Tuscan air, the saltiness of the proscuitto house, the strong smell of parmesan cheese aging, and the fancy perfume on the ladies walking through the fashion district in Florence. Earlier today I went walking through the San Lorenzo market – a huge indoor farmer's market where you can get meats, fishes, produce, fresh pasta, and many specialty products. What an amazing place to just wander, smelling and watching…
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