Saturday, August 1, 2009

Fresh strawberry ice drink

Gelaterias are everywhere in Italy, much like bakeries (boulangeries)
in France or coffeeshops in Amsterdam.

One gelateria in Corniglia also offers icy drinks with real fruit for
2,50 euros.

The nice woman behind the counter told us the strawberries were
organic and came from a boy who grows them in Vernazza, the next
village to the north. She emphasized that she only sold the strawberry
drink when they were in season and she could purchase them from him.

And wow, when ripe strawberries mix and mingle with ice, the creation
is so full of berry flavor. Perfection on a steamy summer day...

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