This book was born from the collaboration of two friends, united by similar passions: both content creators and both lovers of homemade liquors. We have very different stories, which we share here so you can get to know us better.

Andrea: this passion for homemade foods came to life in 2009 during an 8-month trip to Malaysia, where finding some common foods, like cheese, proved to be a real challenge. From that moment on, an endless culinary journey began: from homemade cheeses, he explored craft beer, liqueurs, wine, and much more. Today, his dedication to discovering original recipes and recreating authentic flavors is unstoppable. It’s no surprise that at the World Food in Istanbul, he was celebrated as a true “gastronomic researcher.”

Daniele: it all began on the Calabrian seafront, where a very young Daniele tasted the intense flavor of a homemade liqueur for the first time. That first sip started in him an unstoppable passion—a desire to rediscover ancient flavors and share this emotion through his creations. Today, thanks to meticulous research and deep expertise, Daniele invites us to embark on a sensory journey to discover authentic flavors, born from a tradition rooted in the land of the sunshine