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Moira MacLean's avatar

Rocco, you may already know this, but most produce in the U.S. is grown by Big Ag. Fixed on the potential profit, they harvest the crop before it's ready in order to make room for more. Then it sits in a warehouse for months before being shipped to the point of sale. Additionally, during the growing season most crops are sprayed with pesticides. Even the organic varieties are subject to drifting overspray from nearby fields. So, it shouldn't be surprising that it tastes like crap compared to what you've just experienced. Many expats report feeling better and also losing weight after a few months on their new diet of non-U.S. food. The only way around it for those of us living here is to shop farm-to-table places as much as possible.

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Gillian Longworth McGuire's avatar

Bar San Callisto is a national treasure!

I'm looking forward to diving into your series. My husband just retired from the United Nations & we are moving after 16 years in Rome to Venice!

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