It was a tough 72 days, but, as the title suggests, the family recovered, luckily. They think back on their time in isolation and what it felt like to come out the other side. Their story even made it into a local newspaper.

Marika introduces a mini-series devoted to the story of a family that has decided to share their Covid-19 experience.

This is not meant to bash vegans. It's just meant to be funny. Italian, with its masculine and feminine nouns lends itself to giving objects, and in this case vegetables, human characteristics. Maurizio Crozza is a comedian. The name he uses — Germidi — is a play on words: Germi (seeds) and soia (soy).

Where can we find substitute ingredients? What do we do with the rind of the squash? Germidi Soia answers these questions and more. There is mention of Nutella, which is the ultimate Italian comfort food, and tiramisù, a popular dessert.

When you blend spices from exotic places, you are a kind of magician. A pinch of this or a pinch of that can make all the difference.

Elisa Degan and Gianna Mantovan of Torino provide step by step directions of how to prepare Grilled Sea-Bass Fillets. This fish dish is very simple to prepare and also very delicious.

Carolina Raspanti plays Dafne, a 35-year-old who has Down's syndrome and faces life with strength and a positive outlook.

Dafne is out dancing, but her parents are there, too. The next morning she has a little argument with her mother.

Dafne and her father are waiting for her mother. When Dafne goes looking for her mother, she gets an ugly surprise.

Dafne and Luigi are dealing with the aftermath of Dafne's mother's death. Meanwhile, Dafne's uncle and aunt arrive.

It's hard for Dafne to adjust to the old family homestead, especially the first night. She also notices something about her father.

The funeral is over, and Dafne has to deal with life. She seems very sure of herself.

Dafne and her father begin their work day.

Dafne goes back to work, is greeted by her co-workers, and strikes up a conversation with someone new.

Dafne and her father are starting to settle in at home. He did some grocery shopping and is fixing dinner. She told him about her day at work.