Originally Posted by Syrah

Back home now, have been for several weeks. And those jeans, the ones that were beginning to get baggy ... they've gone on a permanent holiday. I stayed on plan 90% of the time, drank too much wine, and had a great time. Thanks for the holiday support!

I'm a plan-ahead kinda girl. Next holiday is in Tuscany, in November (not the best time of the year, but it's still better than November at home!). Next thing you know, I'll be asking for advice on what's not to be missed in the way of Tuscan groceries. I'm enjoying Under the Tuscan Sun at the moment, and unfortunately, Mayles' images of white peaches, fresh basil and lettuce out of the garden won't be in season.

But olives ... olive oil ... porchetta ... pecorino. I'll be needing a grocery list of "not to be missed" items.

C