Dorothy
11/15/2010 15:29 EST
Hi 2Torino
I'm not American I'm a Scottish expat and have been living on a small vineyard about 45 m inutes from Turin on border with Asti and love it here There are so many wonderful things Italian that you could take as gifts but a lot of the best come in glass bottles and jars so have to go in the hold luggage Grappa is an acquired taste,to me it's like paint stripper but there are other delicious liqueurs,limoncello for one which most people like The soft nougat and the Amaretti biscuits go down well I have found,the soft ones particularly(morbide) The wonderful hot chocolate powder,the dark bitter blend is great at Christmas,stuffed bell peppers,marmalata of all kind which is made from various fruits and mustard seeds,goes great with cheese Don't forget the local wines of course,freisa and barbera vivace are both very reasonable and delicious These are a few of my favourite things(and then you won't feel so bad) We are going back to Scotland for a few days to bring back spiced bun,mincemeat pies, Christmas cake and Drambuie(whisky liqueur) to enjoy at Christmas.The Italians love these things I wish you happy shopping
Dorothy
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