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<\/a><\/div>\n\nI have had the opportunity to travel to Italy on quite a few occasions, some for work, some for school, and others for pleasure.\u00a0 After every trip I have felt a part of myself shift – and with each shift I would make a promise to myself to keep a part of the Italian life in my day to day life.\u00a0 Some trips it was Spritz culture, some a dedication to Italian gardens and lengthy summertime lunches, and others it was the architecture of Italy’s legendary cities. \u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\n\nThis summer I have been reminiscing about those trips to Italy, and enjoying Amaro Affogatos drizzled in Amaro Lucano<\/b>, the quintessential Italian Amaro.\u00a0 It’s truly amazing how one bite can instantly transport me back to Italy, the feeling of being young and excitable, and the latent promise of Italian summers. \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \nDrizzle Amaro Lucano and a shot of espresso over a few scoops of vanilla bean gelato (the best one I can find in the market), and serve with a slice of fresh orange, a waffle cookie, and a generous pinch of macadamia nut toffee.\u00a0 Serve alongside a glass of Amaro Lucano, which dates from 1894 and the recipe for which is still a closely guarded family secret.\u00a0 It is pure heaven. \u00a0<\/p>\n \nEnjoy!<\/p>\n \nAmaro Lucano Affogato<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n \n1-1\/2 oz Amaro Lucano<\/p>\n \n1 oz Espresso<\/p>\n \n2 Scoops Vanilla Bean Gelato<\/p>\n \n2 Tbs Macadamia Nut Toffee<\/p>\n \nOrange Slice to Garnish<\/p>\n \nWaffle Cookie to Garnish<\/p>\n \nAdd gelato to a glass, and drizzle with amaro and espresso.\u00a0 Crumble the macadamia nut toffee on top, and garnish with an orange slice, and half a waffle cookie.<\/p>\n \nMacadamia Nut Toffee<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n \n1\/4 Cup Chopped Macadamia Nuts<\/p>\n \n1\/4 Cup White Sugar<\/p>\n \nAdd the sugar and nuts to a nonstick pan on low heat.\u00a0 Let heat slowly as to not let the nuts burn, stirring occasionally.\u00a0 After about five minutes the sugar crystals will begin to liquify, stir carefully to coat the macadamia nuts evenly.\u00a0 When the sugar is completely melted, transfer the toffee to a sheet of tinfoil and let cool for about 10 minutes.\u00a0 Crumble before serving. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n