Subject: 🌟 Holiday Countdown: Last-Minute Travel & Gift Ideas + Recipes

Bringing Joy, Wonder, and a Touch of Magic to Your Holiday Season!

Hi Friend,


As the holiday season wraps its warm embrace around us, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of our Italy4Real family. Your passion for travel and discovery inspires us every day to create unforgettable experiences.


This season is all about joy, connection, and creating memories—and whether you're celebrating close to home or dreaming of your next European adventure, we hope your days are filled with love, laughter, and plenty of delicious treats!


From all of us at Italy4Real, Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year). May your holidays be merry and your 2025 be filled with exciting journeys and cherished moments.


Warm holiday wishes,
Rem & The Italy4Real Team


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  ITALIAN RECIPES   

Pork Marsala with Spinach

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless pork loin roast, trimmed

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 ½ lbs white mushrooms, quartered

  • â…” cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • ½ cup dry Marsala wine

  • â…“ cup heavy cream

  • 4 tsp fresh lemon juice

  • ½ cup fresh parsley leaves

  • 1 lb baby spinach

Directions:

  1. Prepare Pork

    • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butterfly pork by slicing horizontally and opening flat. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with 2 tbsp flour.

    • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork (3 minutes per side), transfer to a baking dish, and bake until internal temperature reaches 140°F (15–20 minutes). Rest for 5 minutes.

  2. Make Mushroom Sauce

    • In the same skillet, cook mushrooms with ¼ tsp salt until golden (8 minutes). Stir in 1 tbsp flour, then add broth and Marsala. Boil, add cream, and cook until thickened (8 minutes). Off heat, stir in 2 tsp lemon juice and parsley.

  3. Cook Spinach

    • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Cook spinach until wilted (3–4 minutes), stir in remaining 2 tsp lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.

  4. Serve

    • Slice pork and serve with mushroom sauce and spinach.

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