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Read more about the article Making Pasta and New Friends

Making Pasta and New Friends

  • Post author:jlupori
  • Post published:February 28, 2026
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The Tandem Spirits have made pasta in the past, especially James who is a talented former professional cook. In 2020 we made tortelli in Parma; however, living in the center…

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Winter in Umbria

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  • Post published:February 23, 2026
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This winter has been incredibly rainy. The dismal weather has encouraged the Tandem Spirits to spend more time closer to home. We did manage to venture out on a couple…

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December 25 & Jan 6 – Our Year End Vacation

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  • Post published:January 18, 2026
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A Fun-filled Holiday The Tandem Spirits are fortunate to have two weeks of vacation at the end of the year. This year it’s from Dec. 24th - Jan 6th (Christmas…

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Christmas Lunch with Good Friends

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  • Post published:January 7, 2026
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The Tandem Spirits were invited to have Christmas lunch with our friends Leonardo, Alessandra and their family. The party was at their excellent agriturismo, Il Moraiolo, located in the hills…

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Art Overload in Florence and Rome

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  • Post published:December 28, 2025
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When the Tandem Spirits saw an article in the New York Times about an exhibit of works by Beato Angelico (also known as Far Angelico, but not to be confused…

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Thanksgiving with New Friends in Umbria

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  • Post published:December 1, 2025
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Thanksgiving is Still a Special Celebration! The Tandem Spirits love Thanksgiving, it is probably our favorite holiday. You might think that now that we are in Italy, we would have…

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On the Menu in Bologna – Food, Friends, and Fun

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Bologna - Beautiful Porticos, Great Food, and a Friendly Vibe The Tandem Spirits recently spent a  long weekend in Bologna with their friends Rick and Leah. We took the train…

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