Category Archives: Beverages

Caffè Corretto, Gelato Affogato

Posted on February 3, 2013 by CaraQ

These are the dog days of winter.  Here in the northernmost tier of North America, as as we slog through the snow and measure the temperature by windchill factor, the simple pleasures are what carry us forward as we patiently … Continue reading →

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Limoncello

Posted on October 20, 2012 by CaraQ

This post is for one of our readers, Jene, whose prolific lemon tree has produced more lemons that she knows what to do with.  What a wonderful problem to have! Several months back Jene asked about making limoncello, that tart … Continue reading →

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Cioccolata calda

Posted on February 11, 2012 by CaraQ

There’s hot chocolate, and then there’s Italian hot chocolate. The first time you taste an Italian hot chocolate, or cioccolata calda, you will be amazed by its dense, creamy texture and its deep, rich chocolate flavor.  Far from the watery, … Continue reading →

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Un brindisi all’Anno Nuovo!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by CaraQ

Felice Anno Nuovo!  Happy New Year! New Year’s Eve is ripe with tradition in Italy.  It’s all about biding good riddance to the bad luck and regrets of the old year, and welcoming good fortune and well-being in the new … Continue reading →

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Caffè Freddo, and other related ideas

Posted on July 1, 2011 by CaraQ

We confess.  Stefano and I sometimes find amusement in people’s coffee choices. Inspired by the simple Italian espresso, American coffee shops have created a bewildering array of espresso-based drinks with italiano-sounding names and exorbitant prices.  These are truly inspired creations, … Continue reading →

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