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Feasting with Falstaff – Cooking & Classical Music
The composer Verdi dedicates a whole opera to one of the most famous food lovers in operatic history.
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Libby Purifoy
Libby was homeschooled through high school and graduated with an English degree from Union University in 2024. She has a deep love for education and has taught in several different educational settings, including online courses and a homeschool tutorial. She currently teaches at a local Classical school.
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