Comments on: Italian Liqueurs – A Treat to Savor

By: admin

admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:45:47 +0000

Ruth – This version is definitely on the sweet side, but it is so smooth, I bet you might like it

Giao – Of course, but since they happen so frequently I’d be in trouble if I head to my favorite reading place. Verona is indeed wonderful. One of my favorite spots.

Crystal – Thanks! I look forward to reading about your Cointreau, sounds marvelous!

Lisa – Thanks!

Lori – Thanks, quick and easy, so far a very positive response, which means, hubby can expect plenty of glass jars popping up in the kitchen.

Christine – Thanks

Gera – You too! Best wishes!

By: Gera @ SweetsFoods

Gera @ SweetsFoods — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:23:02 +0000

Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year 2010 for You!!

Cheers,

Gera

By: Christine@Christine's Recipes

Christine@Christine's Recipes — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:47:21 +0000

Wow, another informative post!
Merry Christmas !

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:10:38 +0000

This is so impressive! This is a type of gift that wouldn’t have crossed my mind, but it is such a great idea. I enjoyed the outline of Italian liqueurs. I probably could have only identified limoncello which I love, but seeing the list there are lots of others I like too.

By: lisaiscooking

lisaiscooking — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:19:59 +0000

My friends have made all sorts of different liqueurs over the years, and I’ve made limoncello once. I think I have enough lemons on my trees this year to try it again. Great post, now I’m inspired.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:48:38 +0000

Great post AGAIN! I love the idea of sitting reading a book and sipping a liquer – where do those people on TV find the time?! I am making Cointreau at the moment and will be posting about it soon (hopefully!). PS: In the email version of your post, the vodka is missing from the nut liqueur.

By: giao

giao — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:42:14 +0000

you forgot to mention FOGGY days too! great post as always, and verona is a sublime place.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:43:08 +0000

The first time I tried Nocino it was such a shock! I expected something sweet but instead the bittersweet flavour and the thick velvety texture hit my tastebuds like nothing I had ever experienced before! What a great idea, to make your own Italian liquers and give them as Xmas presents! Using this post to help me with my Xmas shopping list!!!

By: admin

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:45:39 +0000

Lisa – that millefiori is truly something special. I think you would love it. It is really worth hunting down all those herbs to make this drink.

Gera – =) The nocino is truly something special!

Reeni – Ah thanks, I had so much fun making them.

Zerrin, Here is a recipe for virytos that is made with honey. Its in metric, so I have not made the conversion, but I bet if you did the ratio between honey and vodka similar to that drink you’d come up with a good amount for the nocino. I image you might also add water as the water content of honey is not the same as in a simple syrup. http://base.google.com/base/a/1013254/D17505913086920426209

Spud – I think you’d have a lot of fun making your own liqueurs, are you going to start even father down the line and make your potato based spirits first? Build a kiln? =) I look forward to hearing how yours turned out.

Natasha – I agree they would be perfect after a hard day of shoveling. I saw pictures of the snow you got, and you have my sympathy. I bet you will really enjoy the results of the nocino.

Sophia – Ah, thanks for the kind words. I had a lot of fun making these gifts and that was a reward for me.

By: sophia

sophia — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:18:44 +0000

You’re amazing! Your family is SO lucky…Wow..to make your own liquer! It just sounds…so…exotic! The Nocino sounds fabulous with the walnuts!