Gourmet
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Summer is the Season for Limoncello
Limoncello is a vibrantly colored digestif that goes down easy on a hot summer’s day. Although the sweet liqueur is most often served, chilled, in a shot glass, it is meant to be sipped slowly after your meal. And although easy to make, limoncello has a complicated — and contested — history. Some people believe that Italian monks first made the spirit as early as the Middle Ages; others credit Southern Italian fishermen who were thought to drink it upon returning to shore to warm themselves and fight off colds. But most accounts attribute its creation to Maria Antonia Farace, who reportedly lived on a small island off Italy’s southern…
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Required Research: Under the Tuscan Sun
If you really want to feel, smell and taste the poetic essence of Tuscany, you must devour this book. Frances Mayes, the best-selling author of the 1996 novel “Under the Tuscan Sun,” knows how to make a cozy nest in any space. Half the year she lives in the historic Chatwood, originally built by Quakers as a dignified Federal farmhouse in the early 1800s as a commercial and residential space. Hillsborough has been Mayes’ American home now for several years with her fellow poet/writer husband Ed. She continues to spend half the year in Cortona, Italy, the inspiration for many of her books. Fans first fell in love with Mayes…
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Tuscan Wedding Style Inspiration
Although it is nice to actually be in Tuscany for your special day, sometimes we need to keep things closer to home — however still with a memorable ‘tuscan-style’ theme. By incorporating vivid colors in flowers and dresses, rustic place and table settings, delicious Tuscan recipes, and choosing an outdoor, natural, and relaxed setting for your reception, you can transport your guests to the heart of Italy. Don’t forget your style starts with your Save the Date card so let it set your Tuscan theme with delicate calligraphy and colorful details that paint a visual picture of your special day. Tips: A soft sage shade of green color paired with vibrant orange creates a Tuscan-feel. Bridesmaids’ bouquets were…
