A wine blog by Susannah Gold
On June 24, San Giovanni, their patron Saint, Florentines pick walnuts to make into the delicious digestivo Nocino, a walnut liquor. The green hulls of walnuts are infused in alcohol for two months and then some spices are added to the mix. I have never had one in the United States but two brands seem... Continue Reading →
Our bags are packed and we're ready to go...I used to stand in my parents living room when I was 5 with my suitcase and sing that song to them. Who knows what they thought. I first went to Europe at 3, to Switzerland, a country that seemed like a good place for kids. All... Continue Reading →
On June 24 each year, Florence comes alive with parades and Florentines dressed in medieval gear to celebrate their patron saint, San Giovanni. Drums beat and flutes play, as the procession leads to Piazza Santa Croce for the yearly Calcio Storico match. Calcio Storico began in the 16th century. The rules are slightly different from... Continue Reading →
