Did you know that Benevento, where Strega liqueur comes from down in Italy's south was once the annual general meeting location for all the witches in the whole wide world? Probably not, … [Read more...]
An Italian liqueur To Drive You Nuts: Nocino
It's becoming cold all over Italy at the moment. Here in Milan it's freezing at night, so it must be absolutely gelid up in them there mountains. To stave off the winter chill, those who … [Read more...]
Interesting Italian Drinks – If You Can Find Them
You've been to Italy, either on vacation or on business and you've tried an interesting new drink here - and I'm not talking wine - you even made a note of the name on your iPhone or … [Read more...]
Caffe Shakerato Moments
Summers in Italy are usually long and hot. To lessen the effects of Italy's stifling summer heat, something cool is a must. Something like a caffè shakerato, perhaps.Ice cream is OK, … [Read more...]
Do You Braulio? If not, You Should!
Braulio is one of the many, and admittedly, quite odd, Italian bitters or 'amari' in Italian. Braulio bitter is produced by the Dott F Peloni company which is located Bormio in the Italian … [Read more...]