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Flavor of Italy podcastAuthor: Wendy Holloway
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Homestyle Farm-to-Table Pig Butchering in the Heart of Northern Tuscany
Episode 273
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
This episode is a special re-release of one of my most engaging and talked-about podcast conversations ever—an unforgettable look into true farm-to-table life in northern Tuscany. James Martin brings to life one of his richest memories: a homestyle pig butchering carried out with his dear friend Armando in the most unassuming of places—Armando's mother's garage. Armando has since passed away, but the spirit of this story, and the tradition it captures, lives on as one of James's best. James describes how he, Armando, and a handful of local men gathered at dawn, working shoulder-to-shoulder to break down the pig and transform it into an astonishing array of Tuscan specialties in the span of a single morning. He shares memories of Armando's skill, the camaraderie of the day, and the incredible lineup of pork delicacies they created: velvety sausages, rich head cheese, and the celebrated Lardo di Colonnata.
