#snack aperitivo

[snackaperitivo]

Calza Befana: Tradizione E Dolci Sorprese Per La Vigilia Dell'epifania

Festeggia l'allegria della stagione con la Calza Befana di Aperisnack. Questa collezione di snack festivi si ispira alla tradizione italiana della Befana, offrendo un delizioso mix di prelibatezze dolci e salate. Eleva le tue feste natalizie con la Calza Befana di Aperisnack.

[wgm-beautiful-world]

[soqueroquetudodecerto]

[talldecafcappuccino]

Seeing every popular food outlet/chef/pop culture writer completely misunderstand the concept of girl dinner is driving me mad for no reason 🫠

[artes-do-walter]

Aperitivos

[blog-oscar-iglesias-casado-23675]

Cocina "Bocaditos de Calabacin y queso"

Receta de Bocaditos de Calabacín y Queso Aquí tienes una deliciosa receta para preparar bocaditos de calabacín y queso, perfecta para un aperitivo o un snack saludable. Ingredientes 2 calabacines (aproximadamente 700 g) 150 g de queso rallado (puedes usar edam o el que prefieras) 2 huevos 125 g de harina de almendra (o pan rallado) 1 cucharada de orégano 1/2 cucharada de cúrcuma Una…

[tavopane]

Banana chips com canela, frito em óleo de palma, pense num snack delicioso para o final de semana.

Feito com banana verde desidratada, com canela e um toque de sal.

Este aqui é para o nosso final de semana que se aproxima. 😋 😍 🍌

[justblades]

๋⚝ being messy! boothill, gallagher, sunday

MINORS DNI, gender neutral! reader, drabble formatting. oral sex, penetrative sex, light bondage, praising. in honor of boothill's banner tmrw <3

GALLAGHER

it was upon mutual understanding that this will only be a one time thing. yet, the way he crashes his lips onto yours with fervor, his bulky arms wrapping around your torso tightly to bring more proximity, to ease the warmth and lust brewing in your bodies - makes you yearn for more. gallagher relishes the aftertaste of aperitivo and absinthe twirling on your taste buds, reveling at the lingering flavor of the cocktail you downed in one go earlier.

gallagher's breathing is far from stable at this point in time, he cums inside you once more, letting his satisfaction paint your insides white. amidst reaching his orgasm for the third time this long night, he continues to pump in and out, letting out a hoarse groan as he feels his cock erect again. "it doesn't stop." he says, breaking the kiss for a moment to glance at his dick. he draws a heavy sigh, feeling himself become more sexually driven.

"well, no matter. gotta make the most out of this one time occurrence, yeah?" the brunette asks rhetorically, leaning in for another passionate kiss. furthermore, he skillfully slips his tongue inside your mouth, this time, familiarity binds the two of you - he could taste himself in you and vice versa, making a perfect concoction to relish in full bliss. wasting no time, he rams inside deeper this time, filling you up as your legs begin to go numb from the overwhelming sensation.

he shows no signs of halting at every service he's offering, a perfect open mouthed kiss as you're buried in the solace of being towered and wrapped by his large figure, and an endless stream of libido coursing through his veins. he proceeds to pick up the pace of his thrusts, earning him more absent-minded, lewd noises gush out of your saliva slicked lips.

his girthy cock becomes coated by his own white juices, several drops trickling out of your hole the more frequently he hits your sweet spot. "feels good. . ." you manage to utter in between his impactful thrusts while he manages to let out a deep chuckle, emerging victorious as the intercourse felt more like who'll endure longer. a bizarre idea suddenly lit up his mind, evident as soon as the magenta dyed tie adorning his collar come undone from his own gloved hands - he snakes it around your neck instead in a blink.

confused, he does a swift knot and wraps the end of the fabric around his wrist. casting a focused gaze, he pulls the tie towards him, making your body jolt awake from the abrupt movement. gallagher inches forward, his golden copper eyes anchor from the neck tie up to your face, watching your melting expressions as if he were etching every second in his memory. "the view just got even more beguiling—" he pauses, out of breath as he continues thrusting into your walls. "—stay for a little longer like this."

SUNDAY

the situation he's in just got a little more taxing. he looks at the stack of paperwork laid before him, fingers massaging his temples in a desperate attempt to process everything. golden eyes drift from one document to another, his vision starting to get lost among the sea of words tangling together, a stairway to mental fatigue.

as an assistant, you come rushing to his aid and offer him two beverages of his preference, accompanied by a sweet snack to lift his spirits up, at least, his physical system. "mr. sunday, perhaps you can take a break." you query and set the tray on his desk table, bowing slightly as a greeting, although suddenly.

"i need to clear my head." with one simple sentence, you understood from the get go what he really wanted. this has always been a little secret, a guilty pleasure the two of you had in agreement, you grant him access to your body at anytime he wants, while you submit to his requests willingly. embarrassment wallows you whole, but sunday feels himself slowly drift into relaxation, proceeding to let his dick spring free from the stress, letting everything unfold naturally.

as the head of the oak family is a perfectionist and employ rules to abide by - his taste in oral sex can sometimes become a dichotomy to the mentioned quirks of his personality. betwixt the belief of instilling strict order and the bliss of being free in anything, he gets off on the idea of you being messed up, looking disoriented as cum overlays your features, yet another preferred stress reliever of him.

as you take all of him in with your mouth wide agape, your wet cavern wraps itself around his shape. his mouth tightly shut, stifling the threatening hums of pleasure to slip out his hushed lips. however, your eyes remain locked passionately with his, an aspect he deems tantalizing - among your usual attentive look, whenever these instances happen, he indulges in the fact that your eyes now cast a lascivious one, an obvious longing displayed for the highly esteemed individual. "that pacing is good . . ." he states, long lower lashes bat slowly as you continue to suck him.

lewd noises continue to reverberate inside his private vicinity, the sounds then die down as an authoritative voice arises. "wrap your tongue around it." another knack sunday has in encounters like this is that he enjoys submission - having the power to be in control, to dominate. you stick your tongue out and twirl it around the head of his cock in gradual motions, ensuring he feels every second of the sensation. slowly but surely, he feels the build up of his release, evident from how his hips buck along your rhythm.

the feud ends as soon as he cums, letting the white strings sprawl all over your features down to the clothing you don, marking darker patches from the sticky liquids. huffing for a brief moment to catch his breath, he then carefully shuffles his pocket and fetches a handkerchief, folding it into a tidy square as he wipes your cum stained face with the soft fabric. he displays a reassuring smile this time, one different from previously - the present feeling more sincere and intimate. "well done."

BOOTHILL

boothill believes in the art of giving - he has your legs rested on his broad shoulders as he stimulates your sensitive parts. a smug smirk carved on his lips, augmented teeth peeking with a boastful look painted on his features. "like it when i do that?" he queries, slate gray eyes focusing on your body language.

too overwhelmed to be capable of verbalizing any word you intend to deliver, he doesn't wait for an answer as he digs himself in you again, sucking the flesh to where you'd mewl the most in. sharp, static, what felt like needles struck your lower limbs, a familiar numbness gush through your body. "wait— not there!"

tears well up in your eyes, lips quivering. the cowboy revels in this, enjoyment prominent the way his cold iron hands grip the plush of your thighs. "ya taste too good baby!" he proclaims, one hand then proceeding to glide to your inner thighs. with his fingers, he ghosts a caress on the other parts of your sex as well as flicking the tip of his wet tongue over your hole. arousal continues to drip down, a cloudy color spilling the longer the oral sex dragged on.

a pungent scent of cum mixed with sweat wafts inside the place - you feel lost and at cloud nine at the same time. it felt ecstatic, but unreal as to how your head buzzes with euphoria. you couldn't get enough of the galaxy ranger pleasuring your parts in more ways than one, his tongue and hand makes a perfect combination to douse the flames of your lustful temptations. your eyes roll back the slower boothill goes with licking your part . . . drool slowly escaping past the margins of your lips.

he halts for a moment, tilting his head to the side as he watches you become disheveled from the overwhelming stimulation. desire sears inside him, a strong carnal urge to make you feel good even more. suddenly, he flips you around, your naked back facing him and your only support being his leaden, metal arms. he was cold to the touch, a surprising chill rides on your sweaty skin.

"i'll keep ya still darling." the male proudly states and leaves a chaste kiss on your nape. as the cyborg was left with no more mortal parts other than his heart and mind, he buries his face in the crook of your neck, reveling in the warmth and intimacy of being skin to skin. "however, i can't say fa' sure if i do this." a distinct accent laces his tone as he thrusts his fingers inside your hole, the glacial surface of his digits makes a polar opposite of your velvet walls.

endless strings of ejaculation spring out - it appears that all you needed was a tad bit of penetration for you to reach your climax. you heavily pant to desperately catch your breath, eyelids weighing heavy. "well? how was it?" he asks, curiosity dancing in his two monochrome hues.

[snackaperitivo]

Snack Aperitivo

Eleva i tuoi momenti di aperitivo con Snack Aperitivo di Aperisnack. I nostri snack realizzati con cura sono progettati per migliorare i tuoi incontri prima di cena, offrendo una varietà di sapori e consistenze che completano le tue bevande preferite. Scopri un nuovo livello di raffinatezza nello snack con Snack Aperitivo di Aperisnack.

[wgm-beautiful-world]

[mithomite]

babeeeee he bought me a pokemon peluche for my graduation. we went out for an aperitivo (snacks and drinks before dinner) and then to the cinema. and he got me this gengar super fucking squishy peluche and it's adorable and damn. damn. fuck.

OHHHHHH MY GOD. what if i threw up (/POS) . THATS SO- ID SWOON

[lupita13fan]

Inktober 2024 - Days 11 - 20

Ya complete 10 días más del reto, los subiré en mis redes y después acabar con los últimos 11 días que quedan.

Snacks - Aperitivo(s)

Remote - Remoto

Horizon - Horizonte

Roam - Errar/Caminar

Guidebook - Guía

Grungy - Sucio

Journal - Diario

Drive - Conducir

Ridge - Cresta

Uncharted - Inexplorado

[pollonegro666]

2023/10/29 Después del atracón de caramelos, hoy me ha tocado elegir postre y he comprado uno de los que más me gustan. También he comprado una bolsa de aperitivos para ver películas durante la tarde.

After the candy binge, today I had to choose dessert and I bought one of the ones I like the most. I also bought a bag of snacks to watch movies during the afternoon.

Google Translation into French: Après la frénésie de bonbons, aujourd'hui j'ai dû choisir le dessert et j'ai acheté l'un de ceux que j'aime le plus. J'ai aussi acheté un sac de collations pour regarder des films l'après-midi.

Google translation into Italian: Dopo la frenesia delle caramelle, oggi dovevo scegliere il dolce e ho comprato uno di quelli che mi piacciono di più. Ho comprato anche un sacchetto di snack per guardare i film nel pomeriggio.

Google Translation into Portuguese: Depois da loucura dos doces, hoje tive que escolher a sobremesa e comprei uma das que mais gosto. Também comprei uma sacola de salgadinhos para assistir filmes à tarde.

Google Translation into German: Nach dem Süßigkeiten-Rausch musste ich mich heute für ein Dessert entscheiden und habe mir eines gekauft, das mir am besten schmeckt. Ich habe mir auch eine Tüte Snacks gekauft, um nachmittags Filme zu schauen.

Google Translation into Albanisch: Pas qejfit me karamele, sot më duhej të zgjidhja ëmbëlsirën dhe bleva një nga ato që më pëlqen më shumë. Bleva gjithashtu një qese me ushqime për të parë filma gjatë pasdites.

Google Translation into Arabic: بعد حفلة الحلوى، كان علي اليوم أن أختار الحلوى واشتريت واحدة من أكثر الحلوى التي أحبها. اشتريت أيضًا كيسًا من الوجبات الخفيفة لمشاهدة الأفلام خلال فترة ما بعد الظهر.

Google Translation into Armenian: Քաղցրավենիքի խմիչքից հետո այսօր պետք է ընտրեի աղանդերը և գնեցի նրանցից մեկը, որն ամենաշատն եմ սիրում։ Ես նաև գնեցի մի պարկ խորտիկներ՝ կեսօրին ֆիլմեր դիտելու համար:

Google Translation into Bengali: ক্যান্ডি বিঞ্জ���র পরে, আজ আমাকে ডেজার্ট বেছে নিতে হয়েছিল এবং আমি সবচেয়ে পছন্দের একটি কিনেছি। বিকেলে সিনেমা দেখার জন্য নাস্তার ব্যাগও কিনলাম।

Google Translation into Bulgarian: След преяждането с бонбони, днес трябваше да избера десерт и си купих един от тези, които най-много харесвам. Освен това купих торба със закуски, за да гледам филми следобед.

Google Translation into Czech: Po cukroví jsem si dnes musela vybrat dezert a koupila jsem si jeden z těch, které mám nejraději. Koupil jsem si také tašku svačiny, abych se mohl odpoledne dívat na filmy.

Google Translation into Simplified Chinese: 吃完糖果后，今天我必须选择甜点，我买了我最喜欢的一份。 下午还买了一袋零食去看电影。

Google Translation into Korean: 사탕을 먹고 난 후 오늘은 디저트를 선택해야 했고 그 중 제가 가장 좋아하는 것 하나를 샀습니다. 오후에 영화를 볼 간식도 한 봉지 샀어요.

Google Translation into Croatian: Nakon bombonijere, danas sam morala izabrati desert i kupila sam jedan od onih koje najviše volim. Kupio sam i vrećicu grickalica za gledanje filmova tijekom poslijepodneva.

Google Translation into Danish Efter slik-bingen skulle jeg i dag vælge dessert og jeg købte en af dem jeg holder allermest af. Jeg købte også en pose snacks til at se film i løbet af eftermiddagen.

Google Translation into Slovak: Po sladkostiach som si dnes musela vybrať dezert a kúpila som si jeden z tých, ktoré mi chutia najviac. Kúpil som si aj tašku občerstvenia na pozeranie filmov počas popoludnia.

Google Translation into Slovenian: Po sladkarijah sem danes morala izbrati sladico in kupila sem eno izmed tistih, ki jih imam najraje. Kupil sem tudi vrečko prigrizkov za popoldanski ogled filmov.

Google Translation into Estonian: Pärast kommijoomist pidin täna valima magustoidu ja ostsin ühe, mis mulle kõige rohkem meeldib. Ostsin ka koti snäkke, et pärastlõunal filme vaadata.

Google Translation into Suomi: Karkkiruoan jälkeen minun piti tänään valita jälkiruoka ja ostin yhden niistä joista pidän eniten. Ostin myös pussin välipaloja katsellakseni elokuvia iltapäivällä.

Google Translation into Georgian: ტკბილეულის შემდეგ დღეს დესერტი მომიწია აერჩია და ვიყიდე ის, რაც ყველაზე მეტად მომწონს. მე ასევე ვიყიდე ტომარა საჭმლის ყურება ფილმების საყურებლად შუადღისას.

Google Translation into Greek: Μετά την καραμέλα, σήμερα έπρεπε να διαλέξω γλυκό και αγόρασα ένα από αυτά που μου αρέσουν περισσότερο. Αγόρασα επίσης ένα σακουλάκι με σνακ για να δω ταινίες το απόγευμα.

Google Translation into Guarani: Opa rire pe dulce binge, ko árape aiporavova’erã postre ha ajogua peteĩva umi chegustavéva. Avei ajogua peteĩ vosa de merienda ahecha hag̃ua pelíkula asajepyte jave.

Google Translation into Hawaiian: Ma hope o ka ʻai ʻana i ka candy, pono wau e koho i kēia lā a kūʻai au i kekahi o nā mea aʻu i makemake nui ai. Ua kūʻai nō hoʻi au i ʻeke ʻai ʻai no ka nānā ʻana i nā kiʻiʻoniʻoni i ke ahiahi.

Google Translation into Hebrew: אחרי בולמוס הממתקים, היום הייתי צריך לבחור קינוח וקניתי אחד מאלה שאני הכי אוהב. קניתי גם שקית חטיפים לצפייה בסרטים בשעות אחר הצהריים.

Google Translation into Hindi: मिठाइयाँ खाने के बाद, आज मुझे मिठाई चुननी थी और मैंने उनमें से एक खरीदी जो मुझे सबसे ज्यादा पसंद है। मैंने दोपहर के समय फिल्में देखने के लिए स्नैक्स का एक बैग भी खरीदा।

Google Translation into Hungarian: A cukrászdázás után ma desszertet kellett választanom, és megvettem az egyiket, ami a legjobban tetszik. Vettem egy zacskó harapnivalót is, hogy délután filmeket nézhessek.

Google Translation into Indonesian: Setelah pesta permen, hari ini saya harus memilih makanan penutup dan saya membeli salah satu yang paling saya sukai. Saya juga membeli sekantong makanan ringan untuk menonton film di sore hari.

Google Translation into Japanese: キャンディーをむちゃくちゃ食べた後、今日はデザートを選ばなければならなかったので、一番好きなものを一つ買いました。 午後に映画を見るためにスナックも一袋買いました。

Google Translation into Kyrgyz: Конфет жегенден кийин, бүгүн мен десертти тандоого туура келди жана мен эң жакшы көргөндөрүнүн бирин сатып алдым. Түштөн кийин кино көрүү үчүн бир баштык закуска да алдым.

Google Translation into Latvian: Pēc konfekšu dzeršanas šodien bija jāizvēlas deserts un es nopirku vienu no tiem, kas man patīk visvairāk. Nopirku arī maisu ar uzkodām, lai pēcpusdienā skatītos filmas.

Google Translation into Malayalam: മധുരപലഹാരത്തിന് ശേഷം, ഇന്ന് എനിക്ക് ഡെസേർട്ട് തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കേണ്ടി വന്നു, എനിക്ക് ഏറ്റവും ഇഷ്ടപ്പെട്ട ഒന്ന് ഞാൻ വാങ്ങി. ഉച്ചയ്ക്ക് ശേഷം സിനിമ കാണാൻ ഒരു ബാഗ് സ്നാക്സും വാങ്ങി.

Google Translation into Malay: Selepas pesta gula-gula, hari ini saya terpaksa memilih pencuci mulut dan saya membeli salah satu yang paling saya suka. Saya juga membeli satu beg makanan ringan untuk menonton wayang pada sebelah petang.

Google Translation into Malagasy: Taorian'ny fisotroana vatomamy dia tsy maintsy nisafidy tsindrin-tsakafo aho androany ary nividy iray amin'ireo tiako indrindra aho. Nividy tsakitsaky iray kitapo koa aho hijerena sarimihetsika mandritra ny tolakandro.

Google Translation into Mongolian: Чихэр идсэний дараа өнөөдөр би амттан сонгох хэрэгтэй болж, хамгийн их таалагдсан нэгийг нь худалдаж авлаа. Мөн үдээс хойш кино үзэхээр ууттай зууш авсан.

Google Translation into Dutch: Na de snoepbui moest ik vandaag een dessert kiezen en ik kocht een van de desserts die ik het lekkerst vind. Ik kocht ook een zak snacks om 's middags films te kijken.

Google Translation into Nepali: क्यान्डी बिन्ज पछि, आज मैले मिठाई छनौट गर्नुपर्‍यो र मैले सबैभन्दा मनपर्ने मध्ये एउटा किनें। दिउँसो चलच��त्र हेर्नको लागि खाजाको झोला पनि किनें।

Google Translation into Norwegian: Etter godteribingen måtte jeg i dag velge dessert og jeg kjøpte en av de jeg liker best. Jeg kjøpte også en pose snacks for å se film i løpet av ettermiddagen.

Google Translation into Panjabi: ਕੈਂਡੀ ਬਿੰਜ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ, ਅੱਜ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਮਿਠਆਈ ਦੀ ਚੋਣ ਕਰਨੀ ਪਈ ਅਤੇ ਮੈਂ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਖਰੀਦਿਆ ਜੋ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ। ਮੈਂ ਦੁਪਹਿਰ ਵੇਲੇ ਫਿਲਮਾਂ ਦੇਖਣ ਲਈ ਸਨੈਕਸ ਦਾ ਇੱਕ ਬੈਗ ਵੀ ਖਰੀਦਿਆ।

Google Translation into Pashtun: د کینډی بینج وروسته ، نن ما باید شیرین انتخاب کړم او ما یو له هغه چا څخه واخیست چې زه یې ډیر خوښوم. ما د ماسپښین په جریان کې د فلمونو لیدو لپاره د ناشتو کڅوړه هم اخیستې.

Google Translation into Persian: بعد از آب نبات پرخوری امروز مجبور شدم دسر را انتخاب کنم و یکی از دسرهایی را که بیشتر دوست دارم خریدم. من همچنین یک کیسه تنقلات برای تماشای فیلم در طول بعد از ظهر خریدم.

Google Translation into Polish: Po słodyczach dzisiaj musiałam wybrać deser i kupiłam jeden z tych, które najbardziej mi odpowiadają. Kupiłem też torbę przekąsek do oglądania filmów po południu.

Google Translation into Romanian: După binge-ul de bomboane, azi a trebuit să aleg desertul și mi-am cumpărat unul dintre cele care îmi plac cel mai mult. Mi-am cumpărat și o pungă de gustări pentru a viziona filme în timpul după-amiezii.

Google Translation into Russian: После конфетного переедания сегодня мне нужно было выбрать десерт, и я купила один из тех, которые мне нравятся больше всего. Я также купил пакет закусок, чтобы посмотреть фильмы во второй половине дня.

Google Translation into Serbian: После пијанке слаткиша, данас сам морао да изаберем десерт и купио сам један од оних који ми се највише свиђају. Такође сам купио кесу грицкалица за гледање филмова током поподнева.

Google Translation into Swedish: Efter godisbiten fick jag idag välja efterr��tt och jag köpte en av de jag gillar mest. Jag köpte även en påse med snacks för att titta på film under eftermiddagen.

Google Translation into Sundanese: Saatos binge permen, dinten ayeuna kuring kedah milih dessert sareng kuring ngagaleuh salah sahiji anu paling kuring resep. Kuring ogé meuli kantong snack pikeun lalajo pilem salila soré.

Google Translation into Tagalog: Pagkatapos ng candy binge, ngayon kailangan kong pumili ng dessert at bumili ako ng isa sa pinakagusto ko. Bumili din ako ng isang bag ng meryenda para manood ng sine sa hapon.

Google Translation into Thai: หลังจากกินขนมจนจุใจ วันนี้ฉันต้องเลือกของหวานและซื้อของหวานที่ฉันชอบมากที่สุดมาชิ้นหนึ่ง ฉันยังซื้อขนมถุงหนึ่งมาดูหนังช่วงบ่ายด้วย

Google Translation into Telugu: మిఠాయి బింగే తర్వాత, ఈ రోజు నేను డెజర్ట్ ఎంచుకోవలసి వచ్చింది మరియు నేను చాలా ఇష్టపడే వాటిలో ఒకదాన్ని కొన్నాను. మధ్యాహ్న సమయంలో సినిమాలు చూడటానికి స్నాక్స్ బ్యాగ్ కూడా కొన్నాను.

Google Translation into Turkish: Şeker cümbüşünden sonra bugün tatlıyı seçmek zorunda kaldım ve en çok sevdiğim tatlılardan birini aldım. Ayrıca öğleden sonra film izlemek için bir paket atıştırmalık aldım.

Google Translation into Ukrainian: Після солодощів сьогодні мені довелося вибрати десерт, і я купив один із тих, які мені найбільше подобаються. Я також купив пакет снеків, щоб дивитися фільми вдень.

Google Translation into Urdu: کینڈی binge کے بعد، آج مجھے میٹھی کا انتخاب کرنا پڑا اور میں نے ان میں سے ایک خریدا جو مجھے سب سے زیادہ پسند ہے۔ میں نے دوپہر کے وقت فلمیں دیکھنے کے لیے ناشتے کا ایک بیگ بھی خریدا۔

Google Translation into Uzbek: Shirinlikdan so'ng, bugun men shirinlikni tanlashim kerak edi va men o'zimga eng yoqqanlaridan birini sotib oldim. Men tushdan keyin kino tomosha qilish uchun bir qop gazak sotib oldim.

Google Translation into Vietnamese: Sau cơn say kẹo, hôm nay tôi phải chọn món tráng miệng và tôi đã mua một trong những món tôi thích nhất. Tôi cũng mua một túi đồ ��n nhẹ để xem phim vào buổi chiều.

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Day 2 in Rome

Our second day in Rome went, overall, better than our first. It was also a very full day, as the in-laws were flying home the next day and wanted to squeeze a lot in.

There was a transit strike that day, but we fortunately knew that ahead of time. We got up early and walked to the Pantheon, arriving about 10 minutes after they had opened... only to find lines even longer than they were the previous afternoon. I nearly cried.

But there were 3 lines, with no guidance as to what each was for, so I went up to ask the employees near the front of the Pantheon. It turned out that one line was to buy tickets with cash, but if you did that, you would have to wait in a second line to enter. The third line was for paying by credit card, and if you did that you would not have to wait in a second line to enter. We all agreed that sounded better. What wasn't clear was whether we needed to buy the ticket online in advance, or if you could pay with the credit card at the front of the line, so I figured we should get them online to be safe. There didn't seem to be a way to order a ticket for entry so I reserved us the audioguide, which was 10euro each. Some of the others went to get a coffee granita while waiting. I stood in line. It took about 45 minutes, but we did get in--though it also turned out we had not paid for entry and had to do that separately at the entrance anyway. But the audioguide did actually contain (in addition to rather more Catholic propaganda than I was in the mood for) some information that was new to me. We stayed in there for an hour, and I still felt moved by it, but I knew we wouldn't go back in on this trip. I wonder if they will ever improve the logistics. Why don't they just sell timed tickets like most museums do?

Afterwards, I got a coffee granita with whipped cream. Then we visited Bernini's little elephant statue and went into the church in that piazza (Santa Maria Sopra Minerva), which was actually built over a temple to Isis, not Minerva. The outside is plain, but the inside is very ornate.

It was getting very hot, so our next activity was a gloriously air-conditioned museum with an exhibition of hyperrealism: mainly sculptures of humans, though sometimes not the whole body and sometimes on a different size scale. It was pretty interesting. My favorite was a series of self-portrait works by an artist named Valter Adam Casotto, in which he made enlarged but extremely realistic sculptures of various parts of his own body (lips and chin; elbow; etc.) and then "tattooed" them with his childhood drawings.

After that, we ate in the museum cafe, which was slow, but I liked my food. Then we had a very hot walk down via dei Fori Imperiali past the Roman Forum and toward the Coliseum. After that we walked up the hill through a park. It was unbearably hot by then, but we stumbled upon a church and went in and then discovered they had excavations underneath it of previous structures, so we got to go down below ground where it was considerably cooler. That was lovely!

After that we went to get an aperitivo (I had a frozen strawberry daiquiri) and snacks before a brief shower and rest at the hotel, and then out to dinner. I had a nice pizza, followed by a gelato I regretted as I was already too full and the gelato wasn't that great.

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National Aperitif Day

National Aperitif Day is celebrated annually on the third Thursday in May. This year, it takes place on May 18. The day appreciates aperitifs — drinks taken before meals, such as fizz, dry vermouth, and white wine.

Although aperitifs originated in France, they are consumed by people all over the globe. They are flavorful and serve as the standout ingredient in many cocktail recipes.

History of National Aperitif Day

An aperitif is a refreshing alcoholic drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite. It is a liquid appetizer. Aperitifs are usually served to guests during a dinner party, with or without food. Of course, there’s no rule that you can’t unwind with aperitif after a long day. From Campari and Aperol to cocktails like the martini, aperitifs are available in many brands and forms. The spirit offers a delightful and flavorful drinking experience.

The word ‘aperitif’ is French. However, in Italian, it is known as ‘aperitivo.’ Both words have their roots in the Latin word ‘aperire,’ meaning ‘to open, or uncover.’ These drinks were designed to heighten the appetite and prepare the palate for food. Most people serve aperitifs with complex or fatty meals. The word ‘aperitif’ may be used to describe a class of alcoholic beverages and cocktails in which they’re found. These cocktails and alcoholic drinks usually contain herbs or other ingredients that whet the drinker’s appetite.

Aperitifs are very common in Europe, especially in France and Italy. They’re often served as parlor drinks before and after dinner for a heightened dining experience. Instead of an aperitif, some prefer to drink a digestif — a drink that aids in digestion —  at the end of their meal. Similar to the American happy hour, bars in Europe serve aperitifs with light snacks for their patrons to enjoy.

National Aperitif Day timeline

5th Century The Earliest Mention of Aperitifs

Diadochos of Photiki mentions aperitifs in his works.

18th Century Italy Becomes the Aperitif Center

Entrepreneurs in Turin, Italy, begin producing large quantities of aperitifs.

1860 The Rise of the Campari Group

Gaspare Campari creates the iconic aperitif brand: Campari.

1900s Aperitifs Arrive in the U.S.

The aperitif travels to the U.S. from Europe.

National Aperitif Day FAQs

What is an example of an aperitif?

Classic aperitifs include dry vermouth, white wine, fizz, and bitter drinks like Campari.

What is the most popular aperitif?

The most famous one-name aperitif is Campari. Its recipe has been a secret since 1860, when its creator, Gaspare Campari, first began bottling his product.

How is an aperitif served?

It’s typically paired with a slice of fruit — for looks and a pre-dining nibble.

National Aperitif Day Activities

Host a dinner party

Make your own cocktails

Visit a bar

Celebrate National Aperitif Day by hosting a dinner party. However, this cannot be just any other party. Remember to begin the meal with aperitifs and end it in style with another variety of aperitifs or digestifs.

Show off your bartending skills on National Aperitif Day. Whip up your favorite aperitif-based cocktails or experiment with new recipes and call your friends over for a little taste test — how fun does that sound?

Does your favorite bar serve the best aperitif cocktails? Celebrate National Aperitif Day with your favorite aperitif cocktails at your favorite bar. Invite your friends to join the fun too!

5 Interesting Facts About Aperitifs

The Queen has a favorite aperitif

There’s a reason why aperitifs are bitter

Campari got its red color from beetles

Digestifs are the opposite of aperitifs

James Bond loved aperitifs

The Queen’s favorite aperitif is a gin and Dubonnet garnished with lemon.

Bitter drinks help us become more alert and ready for the meal we’re about to consume.

When it was first produced, Campari got its bright red color from cochineal beetles.

Unlike aperitifs, digestifs are served after food to aid your digestion.

The Negroni cocktail — Bond’s favorite — is traditionally made using gin, Campari, vermouth, and orange peel.

Why We Love National Aperitif Day

It appreciates aperitifs

It’s a day to relax

It encourages experimentation

We love National Aperitif Day because it appreciates delicious and culturally-rich aperitifs! It recognizes that aperitifs don’t just taste great but also get our appetites ready for a flavorful meal.

National Aperitif Day is celebrated by drinking aperitifs and aperitif-based cocktails. It is a holiday to get together with friends, visit your favorite bar, and let your hair down.

National Aperitif Day urges us to be creative and daring in our culinary experiments. So, throw in a dash of this and that to create the cocktail you’ve been dying to try.

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