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Comment on Tuscan Traveler’s Tales – Duomo Clock Keeps “Italian Time” by mary jane cryan

mary jane cryan — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:42:45 +0000

Dear Ann, so glad you are informing your readers about this. For further descriptions of Florence (and other Tuscan and Lazio cities) using the “old ” time system see my book “Travel to Tuscany & Northern Lazio” based on the travel diaries of Cardinal Henry Stuart, a VIP traveler. Available at BM Bookshop in Florence.

Comment on Tuscan Traveler’s Tales – Duomo Clock Keeps “Italian Time” by Ann

Ann — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:21:26 +0000

Yes Beth, you are correct. The clock is on the wall of the Duomo over the front door. Thanks for the comment. Ann

Comment on Tuscan Traveler’s Tales – Historical Scavenger Hunt Through Florence by Ann

Ann — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:17:49 +0000

Alexandra, We have a mutual admiration society of two going here. Your site, which I love, answered my question about the blue neon sign on the Uffizi. I also love the Valentine’s Day suggestions. Ann

Comment on Tuscan Traveler’s Tales – Historical Scavenger Hunt Through Florence by Alexandra Korey

Alexandra Korey — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:06:43 +0000

Brilliant post! I love the concept of “one thing leads to the next”, and in Florence it’s so true that this works, thanks to its long history and tightly woven streets.
I always enjoy reading your blog, and hope that you might visit (and enjoy) mine – the official blog for the arts in Tuscany, part of the Region’s social media team. The link’s up there by my name ! cheers, Alexandra

Comment on Dove Vai? – Piazza del Capitolo, Library #5 by Tuscan Traveler’s Tales – Historical Scavenger Hunt Through Florence | Tuscan Traveler

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Comment on Tuscan Traveler’s Tales – Duomo Clock Keeps “Italian Time” by Beth Miller

Beth Miller — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:08:12 +0000

Did I misread something or did Archie Jordan. This article IS about the clock in the cathedral in Florence.

I saw it when I was there a few years ago and was fascinated. Have told many friends about it. Glad I found your article – it explained it even more fully than the sweet little lady did when I was there.

Comment on Burnt to a Crisp – or not – No more traffic around the Duomo by Cary Kelly

Cary Kelly — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:46:36 +0000

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Comment on Tuscan Traveler’s Tales – 500 Years of Florentine Football by Ceallach F

Ceallach F — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:22:16 +0000

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Comment on Dove Vai? – Olive Oil Museums of Italy, Museo del Cibo #4 by The Olive – History and Production | My Blog About Food

The Olive – History and Production | My Blog About Food — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:15:23 +0000

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Comment on Mangia! Mangia! – Melt In Your Mouth Lardo by Real Food Nutritionist

Real Food Nutritionist — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:16:10 +0000

I’m with Jiliane.

So good to see people moving back to nutrient dense whole foods like lard again. Lard, a mostly monounsaturated fat, from healthy pigs like the ones raised on farms in Italy is very rich in vitamin D. The lack of vitamin D rich foods like lard (along with the use of sunscreen) is one of the main reasons for the resurgence of rickets in the US and other fat phobic cultures that have become victims of bad science. Throughout the world, people who eat lard and other animal fats as their primary fats not only stay slim, but look younger than those who eat the rancid vegetable oils (even olive oil) that are so popular in politically correct countries.

Oh, and another thing, most cholesterol is present in lean meat, not fat. Cholesterol is a steroid alcohol, not a fat, as many people believe.

Can’t wait for my pastured pork to arrive to do as Jiliane has done with her lard!