Braulio an Italian Bitter Drink

Braulio's herby Italian Bitter Drink

Braulio is one of the many, and admittedly, quite odd, Italian bitters or 'amari' in Italian.  Braulio bitter originates in the alps, and is produced by the Dott F Peloni company which is located Bormio.Bormio, in the picturesque Valtellina area of northern Italy, also happens to be a ski … [Read more...]

The Eclisse Liquorice Experience

Eclisse - Liquorice Liquer

This week's Food and Wine Friday feature takes a look at an interesting and original drink, an Italian liquorice, 'licorice' if you are from the USA, based liqueur .Christmas is just around the corner, so if you are stocking that drinks cabinet for the festive season, then giving someone you … [Read more...]

Cynar by Campari

Cynar Today

The range of amari or bitters in Italy is extensive.  Certainly before I came to this country I had not heard of many and I wonder how many outside of Italy are aware of these somewhat different tipples, such as Cynar.Indeed, how many know of Cynar?  Not that many I imagine, and even fewer may … [Read more...]

Florio’s Floriovo

Marsala Florio

The other day I was on the look out for something a little different to try, and I came across Floriovo, a marsala wine - with added egg yolk!In this week's Food and Wine Friday feature I thought I'd tell you about this rather unusual wine, which is produced by a Sicilian company with a … [Read more...]

The Italian Bar

Italian bars come in many shapes and sizes, but they can be divided into two quite distinct categories - those that open in the morning and close at about the same time as the shops do - that is around 7.30 and the bars which are more akin to the English pub - except that they open in the early … [Read more...]