What I Always Bring Back From Italy

[Gala Placidia]

There are many Italian beauty products and toiletries which are excellent and that I always bring home, such as the Manetti Roberts. I would also add:

Crema Retinolo, made by either the pharmacy at Taggia (Imperia - Liguria).... beautiful products or the old Annunziata pharmacy (16th Century) in Florence, near the glorious Ospedale degli Innocenti.

The "Project" line of cosmetics sold by the UPIM stores.

"Agrumi di Sicilia" by Monotheme Venezia, a delightfully refreshing "eau de cologne" also sold by UPIM.

"Pino Silvestre", "eau de toilette" for men.

And many more.....

[Rosemary]

Originally Posted by Rosemary

Pavesini for my Tiramisu recipe and Borotalco ROBERTS......"La migliore polvere per la pelle" - so it states! But it's the smell which takes me back to years long gone and a must on my return to the UK.
Rosemary

More than the material things which I inevitably bring back from Italy are the memories. New experiences, renewed acquaintances etc are added to the memory tank to be recalled upon at lib.

Next week sees us returning to our area, home and friends and as we drive towards home and see 'our village' perched on the hilltop, I'll attempt to sing: "Paese mio che stai sulla collina come un vecchio addormentato" by Ricchi e Poveri. We will work .... always lots to do and chill out too - after all, it's almost " Ferragosto." We will play pranks ( we are noted for this!) and talk serious.Neighbours have known us older members since we were knee high to a grasshopper, the local dialect would be the norm.and more memories created & stored.
As we say goodbye we'll look up at "Paese Mio" and I sadly think of the words from the same song" "Paese mio ti lascio e vado via"........" BUT.......... we'll be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rosemary

[Gala Placidia]

On the practical side, another Italian product I find superb:

"Gocce occulari Care for You", excellent eye drops made by Bouty S.p.a. from Milan and available at supermarkets. They contain distilled thyme and camomile water. Very refreshing.