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Whether it’s stone soup, chicken noodle, seven layer, or another, soup is a delicious dish that has been around since the beginning of time. When large amounts of food were limited in times past, it only seemed logical that you would mix everything together to make the leftover food extend further to feed more mouths. It has been done throughout the centuries with both rich and poor families, and it is still being done today. In Tuscany, some of the most delicious meals are in the form of soups. The most common ones include Panzanella, Ribollita, and Pappa al Pomodoro. …

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Tommaso De Poi

Founder/Owner

Tommaso De Poi, founder of Trips 2 Italy, was born at the foot of the Alps in Lake Como, Italy. He developed a love of skiing, but as he grew, the waters of Lake Como became his passion. Growing up in Italy made him uniquely qualified to be able to share the love of his country with anyone who asks.