A Limoncillo Toast...

Meow

Jun 20, '07 · 4:27 PM7,880

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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SoWal Expert

Jun 21, '07 · 3:08 PM#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:

Skunky

Jun 21, '07 · 3:15 PM#28

Meow-bella!;-)

Beach Fanatic

Jun 21, '07 · 4:06 PM#29

Good report. $25 for a glass of wine,

what happened to that wonderful CHEAP Italian wine?

Beach Fanatic

Jun 21, '07 · 4:07 PM#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.

Beach Fanatic

Jun 21, '07 · 4:13 PM#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."

Beach Fanatic

Jun 21, '07 · 4:18 PM#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!

Skunky

Jun 21, '07 · 6:07 PM#33

Is grappa wine, liquor or simply poison? Miss Kitty, go taste some grappa and report back :wave:

beats on hood

Jun 21, '07 · 8:16 PM#34

Is grappa wine, liquor or simply poison? Miss Kitty, go taste some grappa and report back

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

Jun 21, '07 · 8:52 PM#35

Is grappa wine, liquor or simply poison? Miss Kitty, go taste some grappa and report back

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??

)

Beach Fanatic

Jun 21, '07 · 9:17 PM#36

LOVE LIMONCELLO! :drool:

Let's make some! It oughta be ready in time to toast Miss Kitty's return!!

SoWal Expert

Jun 21, '07 · 9:20 PM#37

LOVE LIMONCELLO! 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:

fartblossom

Jun 21, '07 · 9:31 PM#38

LOVE LIMONCELLO! 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 !!!!

Beach Fanatic

Jun 21, '07 · 9:34 PM#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.

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!!

Skunky

Jun 21, '07 · 10:10 PM#40

Everclear, eh? Don't fire up a cigarette when youre knocking back that stuff, no, no, no :lol:

Edited Jun 21, '07 · 10:11 PM

Beach Fanatic

Jun 21, '07 · 10:32 PM#41

Everclear, eh? Don't fire up a cigarette when youre knocking back that stuff, no, no, no

I could stand to burn off several pounds :lol:

... but

perhaps the Everclear component DOES bear substitution consideration! I'd hate to mess up my....middle-aged fu-manchu. :yikes:

fartblossom

Jun 21, '07 · 10:34 PM#42

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

recipes i have seen called for just vodka instead of everclear - i think i will be brave and try it !

Beach Fanatic

Jun 21, '07 · 10:39 PM#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!

Skunky

Jun 21, '07 · 10:44 PM#44

Nothing says funn like drinking a highly flammable liquid :lol:

MeowAuthor

Jun 22, '07 · 3:28 AM#45

Is grappa wine, liquor or simply poison? Miss Kitty, go taste some grappa and report back

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!

Beach Fanatic

Jun 22, '07 · 3:37 AM#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.

MeowAuthor

Jun 22, '07 · 3:55 AM#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.

...there you are! Thanks for the recipe tip...I will order one tonight! Italy misses you! :wub:

SoWal Expert

Jun 22, '07 · 6:25 AM#48

Nothing says funn like drinking a highly flammable liquid

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

fartblossom

Jun 22, '07 · 7:30 AM#49

Nothing says funn like drinking a highly flammable liquid

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.

goodbye eyebrows !

SoWal Expert

Jun 22, '07 · 10:46 AM#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!