Spritz

The Favorite Aperitivo of Italy

Summertime in Italy is Spritz time! In the summer it is especially refreshing to enjoy the icy cool refreshing Spritz, but of course Italians enjoy them year round. In the winter they are relaxing after skiing “Apri Ski” in the “After Ski” Party with a tall orange-tinted Spritz. In every outdoor cafe around 5:00 you will see Italians enjoying a Spritz with little bowls of chips, peanuts and olives.

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Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Homemade Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream

This is the MOST delicious ice cream you will ever eat! Ahhhhh, homemade ice cream and summertime…could there be a better combination? I have early memories of homemade ice cream growing up. My mom would mix up a batch of her vanilla custard, stirring the steamy concoction on the stove while sweet vanilla wafted through the air.

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