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Authentic Italian is your go-to destination for discovering the rich flavors and stories behind Italy’s most cherished culinary treasures. From wine, cheese, and olive oil to cured meats, pasta, pistachios, and più, the site celebrates all things authentically Italian. Rooted in my personal Italian heritage and shaped by decades of experience in the food industry—including cheese importing—Authentic Italian blends passion with expertise to bring the essence of Italy to your table.
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​Skel's Holiday Adventure Paperback – Large Print, January 9, 2026
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Skel loves Halloween, but now he wants to celebrate every holiday!

Skel is a happy skeleton who can’t wait to celebrate Halloween each year. But he dreams of getting to take part in the festivities for every holiday. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, and the Fourth of July—there’s so much fun to be had! Skel has a plan for the Skeleton Crew to join in on the celebrations together.

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Lily is a young girl whose life is already full of love and adventure. But one sunny morning, everything changes with Mommy and Daddy’s special announcement: Lily is going to be a big sister!

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