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Hey, what’s up? Have you missed me? Well, I had to handle some business this week and that kept me out of the kitchen, but I am back at it now. And with this being the first week of Summer, this week’s cocktail was better suited to Saturday mornings than a Friday night. This cocktail holds a special place in my heart. The first time I had one was in Venice at Harry’s Bar, where the drink originated. And my girlfriend and I were thoroughly entranced by this delicious sipper. So much so, we bought one of those 6 packs of pre-mixed Bellinis available all over Venice. Well, while taking the train from Venice to Rome, I was clowning around with…
Are you ready for another pasta dish? This dish is similar to other tortellini dishes I have posted earlier – Tortellini with Prosciutto and Asparagus and Tortellini with Pancetta and Brussel Sprouts with a change up on the light sauce and vegetables used. Also like the other dishes, this one is quick and easier to prepare, perfect for a weeknight dinner. For an intense flavor to compliment the salty and smoky prosciutto and sweet red peppers, I use butter, lemon juice, and prosecco in the making of the sauce for this dish. Kissed with red pepper flakes and lemon zest, you will enjoy the nuanced interplay of flavors in this dish. Well, at least I hope you do! Let’s get busy – all this writing has…
I bet everyone thought I forgot about the Friday cocktail post, right? Well, I did not – I would never do that to you, would I? (wink wink) Tonight, I am enjoying a light and bright Aperol Spritz. This cocktail is well suited to warm summer days as well as cool fall evenings. Aperol is a nearly century old Italian aperitivo liqueur based on an infusion of selected roots and herbs. The flavor is robust and unique – slightly sweet citrus with a minor bitter note. My take on this drink is easily prepared with readily available ingredients – additional citrus flavor in the form of Grand Imperial with an orange twist and a dry Italian prosecco with a splash of soda in addition to the Aperol. Simply…