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A recipe swap, all the way from Tuscany: Minestrone invernale

Across the continents, Giulia Scarpaleggia and I talk pantries, gardens, and ways to commemorate the season

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Melina Hammer and Giulia Scarpaleggia
Nov 07, 2025
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"Last week I shared the recipe for my winter minestrone with Melina Hammer's community. I thought you might enjoy it, too!"
- Giulia Scarpaleggia

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Giulia Scarpaleggia
Born and bred Tuscan food writer and cookbook author, cooking class instructor. I live in the Tuscan countryside with my family. Our seventh cookbook, Vegetables the Italian Way, out now!
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