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Fruity Aperol Spritz {SheWolf Copycat}

Deborah — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Aperol liqueur was originally produced by the Barbieri brothers in Padua, Italy in 1919. It is now part of the Campari family, and in fact, has become even more popular than Campari after a very effective media campaign. Aperol is a bright orange liquor made with typical botanicals like bitter orange, gentian, and cinchona, as...

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Aperol Spritz

Deborah — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:18:42 +0000

This refreshing aperitif (before dinner drink) has been around since the 1950’s, but at this time it is truly internationally famous. My first experience with an Aperol Spritz was almost forty years ago, and we were sitting at an outdoor bar in Venice. I saw many locals ordering this bright orange drink, and I asked...

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Apricot Liqueur

Deborah — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:00:16 +0000

I was very happy this past week to see that fresh local apricots have started to arrive in our local markets. Apricots are the first stone fruit to come, and we must wait another month or more for the rest, peaches, plums, and nectarines to follow. I have always loved apricots because they have a...

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Negroni

Deborah — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:21:22 +0000

The Negroni is a popular cocktail or aperitivo that originated here in Italy that combines Campari with equal parts gin and sweet vermouth and is usually enjoyed before dinner. It is served with a twist of orange peel, or I like to add an entire slice of orange. Campari is a popular alcoholic liqueur, usually...

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Making Almond Milk at Home

Deborah — Wed, 29 May 2013 07:40:11 +0000

I switched from regular milk to almond milk about 6 months ago and never looked back. It isn’t that I’m lactose intolerant or anything, but I just do not care for the taste of milk. I gave almond milk a try and loved the flavor and have been using it in place of regular milk...

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Frosty Pomegranate Margaritas

Deborah — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:10:43 +0000

Each Christmas we try and make a special holiday drink for the adults to enjoy, and this year I decided a Pomegranate Margarita sounded good. We have been buying pomegranate juice in the big bottles lately, and I add a splash to every glass of water I drink and love the tangy goodness it adds...

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Sparkling Pomegranate Punch

Deborah — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:05:34 +0000

When entertaining for a crowd, it is always a good idea to have a fruity punch as one of your beverage options. For our family Thanksgiving dinner for 28, I chose this Sparkling Pomegranate Punch because I liked the idea of using pure pomegranate juice which adds some nutritional value, and because I love the...

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Nocino

Deborah — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:55:01 +0000

Nocino is something we make in June in Italy, although it can be made at anytime when you can find green, unripe walnuts. Traditionally, Italians recommend the walnuts be harvested on San Giovanni which is celebrated on June 24. It really is amazing that these bitter, rather ugly walnuts turn into a delicious liqueur over...

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