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" Eating well, being around the table with the family or friends or relatives - it doesn't get any better. "

Lidia Bastianich

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" Whether you talk about the olive oil, whether you talk about Aceto Balsamico, whether you talk about Grana Padano, whether you talk about Mozzarella di Bufala. These are all traditional Italian products that are hard to beat, and they're easy to transport and buy. You don't have to do much around it. Just eat them. "

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