July is when the garden explodes and you can pack your pantry with jars of preserved gifts from summer. Right now I am cooking as little as possible and enjoying aperitivi!
The drinks sound very refreshing. I like knowing some alternatives to the Aperol Spritz, which I don’t love. I do like your philosophy for traveling in summer: Take “small bites both of food and art!” Great post!
Buongiorno Judy, I love Compari and bitter drinks in general! I noticed Cynar in one of the photos. Back in the eighties, my neighbourhood bar/French restaurant in Chicago stocked both Cynar and Compari. I love Negronis, but have been avoiding them after I was served one that was a bit too large in Venice a couple of years ago. It didn't help that it was a good hour before we got any food. Next time I'm in Italy, I'll get a Negroni Sbagliato! Thanks for the tip.
We both are Barolo Chinoto fans! Couldn't agree more with your statement about people wanting to get what they want and wondering why they can't. I always thought the reason for travel to explore and expand one's horizons in many ways and if you want what you have at home why travel? Happy summer! Keep cool! Cheers Judy!
The drinks sound very refreshing. I like knowing some alternatives to the Aperol Spritz, which I don’t love. I do like your philosophy for traveling in summer: Take “small bites both of food and art!” Great post!
the light aperitivo with the elderberry blossoms is called a HUGO.
What do you think of Select? I thought I read it is more pure than Campari? If that’s possible?!
I love the phonetic spelling Italians use… just cracks me up!
I adore Select! It’s more of a vermouth than a bitter. Both aperol and Campari can taste medicinal.
One of the most charming pieces of writing I have enjoyed in awhile!
Thank you!
Buongiorno Judy, I love Compari and bitter drinks in general! I noticed Cynar in one of the photos. Back in the eighties, my neighbourhood bar/French restaurant in Chicago stocked both Cynar and Compari. I love Negronis, but have been avoiding them after I was served one that was a bit too large in Venice a couple of years ago. It didn't help that it was a good hour before we got any food. Next time I'm in Italy, I'll get a Negroni Sbagliato! Thanks for the tip.
I adore select! It’s more a vermouth than a bitter.
Very interesting deep dive into aperitivos/spritz. I also prefer campari 🤌😉
During Covid, @Kate hill and I did a zoom presentation! need to find it!
Id love to have heard that. What a great thing to do in COVID 😊
Great newsletter ... so full of info and photos! Grazie!
I’ve been particularly enjoying Select as of late! I have also been enjoying a little tonic water in my spritzes.
We both are Barolo Chinoto fans! Couldn't agree more with your statement about people wanting to get what they want and wondering why they can't. I always thought the reason for travel to explore and expand one's horizons in many ways and if you want what you have at home why travel? Happy summer! Keep cool! Cheers Judy!
Oh what a lovely post, Judy!! Yum, on all counts!