184 - Sometimes it's an 'All You Can Eat Sushi' Kind of Christmas + Pavarotti on Ice

A festive holiday recap including a few fun headlines from Italy! We chat about the 3 types of panettone and a man getting stopped the Swiss boarder with 66 panettone! A statue of Pavarotti was frozen into the ice rink in nearby Pesaro making national headlines! Due to illnesses, etc - plans changed for Christmas and we ended up at an all-you-can eat crappy sushi restaurant - was it empty or full?! Also New Year's eve traditions from fireworks to lentils!

Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!

Best, Ashley & Jason

La Tavola Marche (farm, inn and cooking school) in Le Marche, ITALY

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Details for the 5 Night Food & Wine Tour/Workshop with 2 Cooking Classes | MAY 25-30, 2026

https://www.latavolamarche.com/5-night--made-in-le-marche-food--wine-tour.html

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