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Limoncello
Before lockdown started we attended the Limoncello making class through NOIA out at Club Molisani.  We not only had fun,.. we also made some amazing Limoncello.
We love activities like this because we learn something fun, but also get to spend time together and sometimes with other couples making it a fun afternoon.  

Out at Club Molisani we had one of the staff from Etna teach us his family recipe for Limoncello.  We started by peel the lemons, soaking them in everclear, then we took it home and watch it for 4-6 weeks.  I think we left ours for 8 weeks.  I would definitely recommend the longer time.  The lemon peels ended up very brittle and all the lemon flavor was infused in the Everclear.  

Once we hit the time, we added the water and sugar mixture- that we made in our electric skillet since we still did not have a kitchen.  We shared with some neighbors and they claim it was the best Limoncello they ever had.

After the presentation we enjoyed a great lunch by Artisan Anthony.  The polenta fries are always amazing!  We didn't play Bocce this day, but Club Molisani has some beautiful indoor courts. 
One of the best things we do as a couple is find things that we both enjoy together.   Its the little things like spending a saturday afternoon togehter making Limoncello, enjoying a few drinsk and lunch together and meeting new people.  
Finished Product!







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