It was icy December day when Julia, from South Africa and her lovely children, Michela and Oliver headed to Deruta to see maiolica splendor – and to visit a fasinating maiolica folk art shrine, Madonna dei Bagni.
And after our explorations, no better place to warm up than at Giuseppa and Paolo’s farmhouse – with Giuseppa’s farm cooking, everything grown on their land, from the olive oil to wine and vinegar, meats, vegetables – and even the wheat for the pasta Giuseppa makes.
Julia and Giuseppa connect in the kitchen
And not just the food warms one up, so does their welcome. And an extra surprise for us at our lunch: adored grandchildren Edoardo and Irene joined in.
Before we left, a stop to see their animals.
Arrivederci, Giuseppa and Paolo: looking forward to returning again soon.
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