Food Porn: Il Bicerin

by Nicole Weston (Subscribe to Nicole Weston's posts)
Posted Feb 16th 2006 8:02AM
Filed under: Coffee, Food Porn, Dairy, Chocolate, Italy

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A bicerin is the traditional drink of Turin, Italy. It has been made there since the mid 1700s, essentially unchanged over the past nearly 250 years. It is a mixture of milk and chocolate (locally produced in Italy), coffee and whipped cream. As you can see in the photo of David Lebovitz's lovely rendition of the drink, it is possible to see all three layers, the bottom layer being rich with milk and chocolate. As you might imagine, it is quite rich and it should be served in a small glass (called a bicerin, hence the name). His recipe makes it possible for you to whip up a batch of this decadent drink at home, to enjoy as you cheer on your favorite athletes at the Winter Olympic Games.

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3-02-2006 @ 6:00AM

Bicerin UK said...

I went to Turin several years ago and loved this drink.
Recently, I discoverd Bicerin di Gianduiotto chocolate liqueur also from Turin.
It tastes delicious!
I love it so much that i�ve started to import it into the UK.
You�ve got to taste it to believe it!
Check it out.

www.bicerinuk.com

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