OH, NO, not THAT!
Well, yes, mama has just discovered that she is out of the booze with which she makes limoncello, that golden elixir so good for the tummy (and just to sip for the taste, haha). SO, it appears that THEY will be going across the border where one can pick it up at a good price and lots of it. It is called Thirty Six, trois-six, in French, who knows why but it is stronger (195 proof)than the local 40-proof liquids that most people use for making homemade liqueurs and brandies and such. Hey, the border is only 20 minutes away so I’m NOT ‘bandoned for long.
I am NOT allowed ANY of this, but I like the smell of our lemons. They are called Quatre Saisons, meaning four seasons of lemons or in short, all year round! But I seem to remember our tree looking a little bare just after the flowers start up in spring, so they are not literally on the tree all year round but we do have them 3/4 of a year, for sure. Sometimes mama rolls a little one around in the garden so I can chase it. But as of late, I’m not really an agile chaser and even when I play on the bed, it’s my front paws that do all the action.
Then again–go figure–mama calls me to supper and bammo, I’m down the stairs two at a time and skidding to a stop at my bowl! Afflictions forgotten. The only thing that would slow me down is a shot of limoncello, haha.
Aaaaaaw LouLou, as always you be lookin’ gawjus. We hope you’re okay.? We’re sendin’ hugs and purrayers.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
And back to you three, too (if that makes sense, haha).
Loulou, sorry, I have to write a second time – did you get into the Limoncello and have a hangover? You look like mama when she has had too much……
Well, Loulou, ask your Mama if she would like for my mama to pick up a 2 litre bottle of 95 Proof in Italy next week? We’re going over to get some because mama checked HER stash of Limoncello and only has 2 bottles left! She put a new stash of mandarin(cello?) in the pantry 2 days ago after its month of marinating, then sugar-syrup adding, so another week. Mama lickin her lips. Just say the word.
YES, we would love to pick up another bottle when mama goes to visit for the two days. MERCY BUCKUP.
I have never had it, but I know two people that make it.
Oh, it’s good. It’s really good.
Yes, the thought of food can make some aches and pains be forgotten temporarily. Go get it, Loulou!
Ahhhh, food, and yet we kitties eat so FAST. I have to learn to savour, whatever that is.
Across the border is Spain (in this case)? And why is it called “36” if it is stronger than 40 proof ? (Although Jack Daniels #7 is NOT 7 proof, so I hear ! (I drink rum, when I do, which proofs out at 90…or hard cider.) Anyway, I’m glad you don’t have a hangover, as it appears in the first picture ! Tell Mama & Papa to drive safely !
The 36 has nothing to do with the proof but with the height in the still at which the alchhol is the proper strength, etc etc. It’s a level within the still when the alcohol is ready. Mama will do more reseach on this because Wikipedia was not certifiable knowledge.
Wow – that is very interesting. I know very little about how liquor is made. That seems like a rather practical way to gauge when the distillation is correct. No risk from repeated tastings.
Uh, oh, repeated tastings. Sound like some wine lovers we know, including us!