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Love the pasta frittata idea. Whenever we're closing up the house, we invariably wind up with a few eggs, some leftover pasta, etc. This will be our "closing day" lunch tradition!

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Nov 2, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Minchilli

You asked what you're missing RE Tom Lake, and it's Meryl Streep! :) If you do move to the audio version I vote for listening at 1.25 speed. It's waaaay too slow at the regular pace.

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Well that just sounds weird. ;)

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On our final week of three in Puglia, I want to recommend a restaurant in Bari. After a tour of the Petruzelli Theater, we ate nearby at Al Sorso Preferito. The best grilled octopus I have eaten in Puglia, plus the original classic Spaghetti all’Assassina. Spicy, crisp and delicious. You and or Sophie must check it out! PS I listened to Tom Lake and did not find it to be my favorite of her works.

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I've been going to Al Sorso for about 35 years. ;) It was Domenico's mother's favorite restaurant. Glad you liked it too!

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That’s a wonderful coincidence! It really was the best. Going again on our last night here.

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Nov 2, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Minchilli

I was with you for the first half of Tom Lake, but found myself caught up in the story through the second half. Maybe you’ll have the same experience??

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Hope so!

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Nov 2, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Minchilli

I’m with you Elizabeth on Tom Lake. I tried twice to listen to the audio version and I couldn’t get any traction. We’re obviously in the minority.

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Nov 2, 2023·edited Nov 2, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Minchilli

I just hit play on Tom Lake! So far it’s been good company while I cook.

It’s blustery & rainy here in Venice today, making it hard to imagine that we were taking a sunset walk by the water only last week in Ortigia.

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I'm just happy that I finally get to wear my jackets!

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Another vote for the audio book of "Tom Lake." It's read by Meryl Streep and it's gorgeously done.

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