2006-08-05 15:02:00 · 8 answers · asked by Sharonzeke 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
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2006-08-05 15:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Italians know a bit about eating, right? Well, after a good Italian meal, a lot of Italians like to indulge in a nice, Italian closer: a digestivo. The word translates into English, rather awkwardly, as "digestive."
The concept isn't well known here. But it's growing. And if you're cutting-edge, with-it, sur le qui-vive, you'd better adopt it - at least for 20 minutes, until the next hot thing comes along.
In Italy, a digestivo is a little post-prandial glass of something, usually alcoholic, to round up the flavors of the meal. It's name implies that it helps you digest your meal. That makes sense, because the idea dates back to the medieval concepts of "bitters" - amari in Italian - brewed by monks from secret blends of dried herbs. advertisement
In those days the brews were taken seriously, as medicine. Today their curative powers have more in common with the old saying by W.C. Fields: "I always carry a flask with me in case I'm bitten by a snake. Which I also carry with me."
Technically, any after-dinner drink in Italy could be called a digestivo - brandy, port, scotch, even grappa. But the most popular ones are alcohol infused with something savory or bitter.
Some are a stretch for American palates: Cynar is an infusion of artichokes in grain alcohol. Fernet Branca is alcohol with St. John's wort and 39 secret herbs. It's touted as a hangover cure.
Then there's limoncello. It is lemon peel infused into grain alcohol over a week to 10 days, sweetened with beet sugar, then filtered to a light milky color. Result: A slightly viscous drink that explodes in your mouth with tartness and sweetness, goes down easily, convinces you it's helping your meal digest.
2006-08-05 23:22:49 · answer #2 · answered by wizibuff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry.... I hate that feeling. I usually sit in front of the tv for a long time to get my mind off of the feeling and hope for a burp or two.
2006-08-05 22:06:02 · answer #3 · answered by westsida 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, try to take a walk around your backyard or go to the park. Walking around would help settle all those food in your tummy. If you're not into walking, I'd say, just go to sleep!
2006-08-05 22:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by xxon_23 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're over the legal age, an after-dinner drink of brandy should do it very nicely!
2006-08-05 23:31:28 · answer #5 · answered by braingamer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for a walk,bike ride or do something active.That should settle your stomach.
Either that or maybe take a big dump.
2006-08-05 22:06:57 · answer #6 · answered by countrykarebare 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not being gross or nasty, but take gas-x and it should go away. That usually helps me and you don't have to be rude and fart or burp to feel better.
2006-08-05 22:14:16 · answer #7 · answered by brittme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to sit on the comode!
2006-08-05 22:09:57 · answer #8 · answered by prc85040 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋