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A Limoncillo Toast...

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for Paula! I drank this nectar last night and thought of our own Paula! It was delicious, but I still hope to sample some of Paula's homemade "juice" (hopefully she will hide it better next time!!!) 😀

We left Dallas on Monday and arrived in Milan on Tuesday. At his time, I am not sure what day or time it is. :blink: ( we are 7 hours ahead of CST). We walked all around the city and saw more shoes and handbags than even BR could shake a stick at!!! :clap: Saw Leo's The Last Supper this morning...it was unbelieveable to see it in person. A wonderful man picked us up and drove us to Bellagio on Lake Como this afternoon. George's place is between here and the city of Como. He will be very fortunate to see me while I am here. :cool: Tomorrow we begin to explore this beautiful spot. The water of the lake is around 68-69 degrees, so I will only experience it by boat. ;-)

Ciao for now!!! :wave:

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DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#27
OMG...Miss KITTY... you make me ROAR with laughter :rofl:.
Can't wait for your next travelogue post!!!

She's our entertainment for sure!! :wub: :wub:
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Skunky
#28
Meow-bella!;-)
dbuck avatar
Beach Fanatic
#29
Good report. $25 for a glass of wine,😱 what happened to that wonderful CHEAP Italian wine?
shakennotstirred avatar
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#30
Good report. $25 for a glass of wine,😱 what happened to that wonderful CHEAP Italian wine?

I think the cocktails were $25 & the wine cheaper.
dbuck avatar
Beach Fanatic
#31
I think the cocktails were $25 & the wine cheaper.

Whoops, I misread. Thanks for clearing that up for me. I was getting ready to take Italy off my "hopeful travel planner." 😀
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#32
Whoops, I misread. Thanks for clearing that up for me. I was getting ready to take Italy off my "hopeful travel planner." 😀

You wouldn't want to do that!
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Skunky
#33
Is grappa wine, liquor or simply poison? Miss Kitty, go taste some grappa and report back:wave:
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beats on hood
#34
Is grappa wine, liquor or simply poison? Miss Kitty, go taste some grappa and report back:wave:
Grappa is brandy distilled from the residue of wine-making. Frances Mayes talks about that and limoncello a lot in her "Under The Tuscan Sun" series of books. I prefer limoncello; hubby and daughter prefer grappa.
picky
#35
Is grappa wine, liquor or simply poison? Miss Kitty, go taste some grappa and report back:wave:

Simply poison!!!! :sick:

Miss Kitty, do like BR and me and sip a nice refreshing limoncello instead (and if you would be so kind, slip a bottle in your luggage on the way home and bring it to the beach this fall, okay?? 😀 )
DuneAHH avatar
Beach Fanatic
#36
LOVE LIMONCELLO! :drool: Let's make some! It oughta be ready in time to toast Miss Kitty's return!!
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#37
LOVE LIMONCELLO! :drool: Let's make some! It oughta be ready in time to toast Miss Kitty's return!!

Dune-Ahh, I make it every year at Christmas. Was gonna take Audie some in April, but it seems my son drank it all!! Anyhoo, Paula makes it too--and then it gets confiscated. :blink:
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fartblossom
#38
LOVE LIMONCELLO! :drool: Let's make some! It oughta be ready in time to toast Miss Kitty's return!!

thanks for posting the recipe - i'm gonna try this next weekend !!!!
DuneAHH avatar
Beach Fanatic
#39
Dune-Ahh, I make it every year at Christmas. Was gonna take Audie some in April, but it seems my son drank it all!! Anyhoo, Paula makes it too--and then it gets confiscated. :blink:

DD-Is yours & Paula's recipe the same as this one I posted (but haven't tried yet)??? If I've gotta wait 7 whole days I'd rather go with your tried-n-true
elixir!!
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Skunky
#40
Everclear, eh? Don't fire up a cigarette when youre knocking back that stuff, no, no, no:lol:

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DuneAHH avatar
Beach Fanatic
#41
Everclear, eh? Don't fire up a cigarette when youre knocking back that stuff, no, no, no:lol:

I could stand to burn off several pounds :lol: ... but :idontno:perhaps the Everclear component DOES bear substitution consideration! I'd hate to mess up my....middle-aged fu-manchu.:yikes:
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fartblossom
#42
I could stand to burn off several pounds :lol: ... but :idontno:perhaps the Everclear component DOES bear substitution consideration! I'd hate to mess up my....middle-aged fu-manchu.:yikes:

recipes i have seen called for just vodka instead of everclear - i think i will be brave and try it !
DuneAHH avatar
Beach Fanatic
#43
recipes i have seen called for just vodka instead of everclear - i think i will be brave and try it !

Your 'tar tells the tale...You firey wench!😀
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Skunky
#44
Nothing says funn like drinking a highly flammable liquid:lol:
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MeowAuthor
#45
Is grappa wine, liquor or simply poison? Miss Kitty, go taste some grappa and report back:wave:

Grappa = death wish. Miss Kitty no likey that stuff. Drank Prosecca (Italian champagne) last night...had slight headache this morning. Definitely need some more of the limon nectar!
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#46
Thanks for the toast, Miss Kitty. I tried to respond from home when I first saw your toast but our connection wasn't working well. But now I'm all set. I read in Coastal Living (or Southern Living) that champagne and limoncello are a good mix. I miss Italy.... Ciao Bella.
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MeowAuthor
#47
Thanks for the toast, Miss Kitty. I tried to respond from home when I first saw your toast but our connection wasn't working well. But now I'm all set. I read in Coastal Living (or Southern Living) that champagne and limoncello are a good mix. I miss Italy.... Ciao Bella.

:wave: ...there you are! Thanks for the recipe tip...I will order one tonight! Italy misses you! :wub:
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SoWal Expert
#48
Nothing says funn like drinking a highly flammable liquid:lol:


Let's do this at the new Skunk Crib.:lol:
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fartblossom
#49
Nothing says funn like drinking a highly flammable liquid:lol:

maybe i should go ahead and substitute lighter fluid 😀
Thanks for the toast, Miss Kitty. I tried to respond from home when I first saw your toast but our connection wasn't working well. But now I'm all set. I read in Coastal Living (or Southern Living) that champagne and limoncello are a good mix. I miss Italy.... Ciao Bella.

this sounds divine !

Let's do this at the new Skunk Crib.:lol:

goodbye eyebrows !
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#50
Well, I'm late as usual...
Yep, takes a week. I use good vodka. Made it with everclear once and didn't care for it. I do make kahlua every year with everclear though.
Peeling all those lemons is a pain in the butt, but it's worth it!
DuneAHH avatar
Beach Fanatic
#51
maybe i should go ahead and substitute lighter fluid 😀

:yikes::yikes:
goodbye eyebrows !

Ever had a "Famous Flaming Mexican FLag"😱😱?? Once was enough for me!!
Made Note to Self: If eyebrows ever grow back ... opt for PLUCKING.:lol:

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