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- Posted by: Jennifer DerrigCategories: Blog , Education , Italian Jewelry , History of Italy , Italian Recipes , Italian Traditions , Travel to ItalyTags: Sunday sauce , sugo , Sicilian sugu , ragù , nonna recipes , Italian traditions , Italian sauce , Italian heritage , Italian American food culture , gravy
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Jennifer Derrig is the founder of The Irish Jewelry Company, and The Italian Jewelry Company, two leading brand specializing in Irish and Italian jewelry. With over 20 years of experience in the jewelry industry, Jennifer combines her passion for Irish culture with expert craftsmanship to create timeless pieces.
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