Showing posts with label Italy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Italy. Show all posts

Sunday, November 7, 2010

When Pigs Fly Part II: American Bacon Makes It

Almost three weeks ago, I sent a package of artisinal quality bacon overseas in an uninsulated box.  The shipping company advised me to go for "fast" shipping versus "bulky styrofoam that won't hold temp past 36 hours."  I was assured it would arrive on Thursday at its destination: Friuli, in the far Northeast of Italy.


When the recipient sent word a week later that it hadn't arrived,