Indulge yourself & stay cool with these tasty & refreshing Italian treats!
It's incredible to think that we are already halfway through this summer. For those of you who were able to get away for the August Long Weekend, we hope you had a relaxing getaway.
Unfortunately for most, it's back to reality this week even though the sun is still shining and the weather has remained hot. Personally, I think that this reality check of ours calls for a tasty treat or two - especially treats of the cold or frozen variety! Below are some ideas we came up with that we thought could help cool you down when you're not hard at work at your desk. ;)
- Indulge in an Italian soda: an easy and refreshing drink to make at home or grab on your lunch break, this fizzy concoction is made with carbonated water and flavoured syrup.
- Put your espresso on ice: re-energize on your break and head back to the office feeling cooled off and ready for those afternoon meetings.
- Make your own gelato: a fun weekend activity, especially with small kids! If you're not into the amount of work it takes though, you can always head down and visit us for some gelati or sorbetti!
Cool down from those hot summer days with the frozen treat of gelato!
Summer is in full swing here in Vancouver and it is getting HOT! And what better way to cool off than with a delicious frozen treat? (Hint: there is none!)
Gelati (the plural form of gelato) or sorbetti (the plural form of sorbet) is the perfect solution to those sizzling summer days. Italian ice cream made with milk, rather than cream, gelato is my absolute favourite Italian dessert. My first experience tasting gelato was not unlike many of my other Italian cuisine experiences: it was love at first bite. I didn't quite understand the difference between North American ice cream and Italian gelato before I tried it, but there definitely is a difference. And given the option, I would pick gelato every time.
Fortunately, for me (and all you Vancouverite gelato lovers out there!) La Piazza Dario boasts a selection of delightful gelati and sorbetti flavours. Come give them a try one night after a hot day on the beach or after a hard day at the office.
Ice cream not your thing? Check out the rest of the divine Italian after-dinner treats we have.
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