Gelato is one of my absolute favorite things to eat in Italy. While it is the Italian version of ice cream, the two are completely different. Gelato uses more milk, less cream, sugar, and fresh ingredients. It is also churned at a slower speed and for a much shorter period of time, which means less air is incorporated into the mix which creates fewer ice crystals. Gelato really is an…
In the heat of the summer, there is no better way to cool off in the late afternoon than with a spritz. Campari is a bittersweet liqueur with flavors of cherry, cascarilla, clove, rhubarb, cinnamon, and orange peel. The Campari Negroni is a bolder flavor than Aperol and is typically mixed with other liquors, so it is the stronger of the two. Because of this, the Negroni tends to be…
In the heat of the summer, there is no better way to cool off in the late afternoon than with a spritz. The Aperol Spritz is an aperitif with citrus and a slight bitter flavor and since it has a relatively low alcohol content, it’s great for almost everyone to enjoy! Aperol tends to be more popular with women and men typically prefer the Campari Spritz with its…
Aperitivo is one of the simplest and most genius things in Italy. After work, typically from 7-9 pm, Italians love to stop at an outdoor table at a local bar for a glass of wine or a nice spritz and some snacks before they have dinner. It’s a great way to unwind and cool off from the heat of the day. It’s also unbelievably cheap…
I was so terribly sad to hear about the passing of Anthony Bourdain while I was in Italy in 2018. I’ve been a huge fan of his for years. In 2010 for season 6, he filmed episode 20 of No Reservations in Rome. It was filmed in black and white in a fitting tribute to Federico Fellini’s movies, most notably 8 1/2. He ate an incredibly simple…
I’ve always had an aversion to mushy and creamy desserts, especially anything with whipped cream. But, the first time that my mom and I traveled to Italy, we decided to share a tiramisu after dinner one evening. Neither of us had ever had it before, but we thought it would be fun to try the traditional dish in its homeland. I fully expected to take one bite and…
