"Thanks for the birthday greetings. It's actually tomorrow - not sure why the software on here says 'Happy Birthday to me' for today. I'll have to celebrate twice!"

"Ciao Vanessa! Si, sono ancora qui in Toscana - ad Empoli. Mi piace la frutta e le vedure italiane!"

"No I didn't know about Sara. I was so busy here in Italy last year I didn't get a chance to try to find, let alone connect with other raw foodies. I've made it one of my aims since returning for year number two last month to try and make more…"

"That sounds familiar! We had a cat who passed away about 6 months ago at my family home in the UK, but my Mum says the same thing - she gets too attached so doesn't want another one. I'm not settled yet, but when I am I'll definitely be adding some…"

"Thanks or your info on dates. I love your picture. Is that your kitty?"

"That is such a coincidence. Montespertoli is very close. I'll check out the website. Have you met the lady?

I'll probably venture into Florence to see if I can source some cheaper dates there.

This is my second year in Empoli now. I like the area…"

"This is helpful. I'll investigate - thanks!"

"I'm a way from you - in Empoli, near Florence. The plums here are great at the moment, and the grapes too. Kaki's just coming in and taste wonderful. We have apples from up your way and I love them too. I do miss dates in quanities I can afford…"

Hi, I wondered where people in the south of Europe source good dates? I am in Italy. The supermarkets only have dates with glucose syrup added and also a preservative. My local health food store has Medjools but they are 25 euros a kilo - the same…

"The rebounder has helped and I am pleased to be doing some weight bearing exercise on it. I have to take it easy on it though - my neck is delicate and sometimes it can jolt it around too much. Last night I also remembered the 'wobble board' - my…"