Well, after over a month and a half of preparation and waiting, this year’s batch of limoncello is finally bottled. Spring is just around the corner, and so are evenings spent sipping that sweet, smooth, ice-cold nectar.
Limoncello Update
After steeping in lemon peels the past 4 weeks, my limoncello is ready for the simple syrup addition. It will take another 2-3 weeks for the solution to mellow out, then it’ll be ready for bottling. Can’t wait!
A New Batch
[20 January, 2026]
The winter doldrums settling in, I needed something that reminds of summer and warmth. So, a new batch of organic limoncello it is!
Steeping the lemon rinds takes about 4 weeks, and another 2-3 weeks after the rinds are removed and simple syrup is added. That gives me plenty of time to clean and sterilize my bottles and get them ready for the liquid gold. But what to do with all those lemons?
"Breakfast Club" Holiday Get-Together
[31 December, 2023]
A potluck dinner with my breakfast club gang closes out the year with a ‘flavor’ bang! Lots of gluten-free fare and fine bourbon cocktails highlighted the evening, just before the ball dropped in Times Square.
Two Foodies
Work colleague and good friend @steve_rodia was in town from B-ham, AL so it was a good reason to get together for some good eats.
Handcrafted Limoncello
What was started almost 2 months ago is finally ready: bottled, labeled, chilled. Smooth, lemony, and mellow, but still with bite.
And So, The 6-Week Process Begins
When life gives you lemons, make limoncello.
Middle West Spirits Tour
A tour of a local distillery.
A Moscow Mule Kind of Night
Watershed Distillery vodka, Goslings ginger beer, lime juice, and lots of ice in a lovely copper mug make for a chill evening.
Tapas Night
First time at VASO Rooftop Restaurant at AC Hotel Dublin was quite a lovely experience. Food was great (tapas!) and the ambiance was unbeatable. Definitely worth many return trips!
Michigan Sampler
A flight of Michigan craft beer on a service tray in the shape of the state’s Lower Peninsula! And all excellent beers to boot!
