It's an Italian liqueur made with unripe walnuts. Yes, you heard me. Epicurious predicts death to over-the-top theatrical cocktails in 2010. Who has money for those anymore? Maybe one percent of the American population?
Instead, drinks made with simple, good ingredients are taking their place.
Food trend - liquid. simple. That word keeps surfacing.
Most of us know and love limoncello. Well, Nocino is like that...sort of.
I became aware of it at a recent Farmers' Market here in Santa Rosa, CA.
I took my camera, as always, (usually carry two) but I had a bad attitude that morning.
"What can I find that's new? Nothing, probably. I've shot it all a hundred times."
Oh yeah?
OH YE OF LITTLE FAITH IN THE PHOTOGRAPHY GODS!
There was a box of something, and a lot of people huddling around it making a big fuss.
I was immediately drawn in.
Walnuts were in that box and there was a recipe.
Whoa...amazing. Nocino?
"Oh, yes," said a woman beside me.
"It's wonderful! Are you going to post this on your blog? I forgot a pencil this morning and I need the recipe."
Indeed. Here it is. Let me know how becoming a liquid chef works out for you.
Elise Bauer on Simply Recipes has the best
story and recipe, so take that for a spin, too.
ENJOY!
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