It took me a while to remember where it was, but I found our first posting exchange (http://winterspel.livejournal.com/147894.html?thread=1419958#t1419958). :) You were right!

I did not study in Italy (although I wish I had - my Italian would be much better than it is). I was a huge fan of Italian food culture (and food obviously) and then I met Nic in 2001, hence my several visits to Italy over the last five years.