Notices by Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io), page 8

@neffscape Oh, but there is also this:

"Cherry 'brandy' is traditionally the largest category of cherry liqueurs. A confusing term as most of these liqueurs are actually made by macerating cherries in neutral spirit (vodka) rather than brandy. Some might also contain brandy, but in most markets this is not a legal requirement."
https://www.diffordsguide.com/beer-wine-spirits/category/191/cherry-brandy-liqueurs

So... are Mon Chéri made of real cherry brandy or cherry infused alcohol? Either way, they're delicious 😋

@neffscape Oh, you're right!

I looked it up, and got an answer probably based on the "Cherry Club" variant.

Ferrero Rocher (left) are widespread internationally, while Pocket Coffee, with their filling of *liquid* espresso, are rarer abroad. A couple of these are a delicious surrogate for a real espresso 😋

The Mon Chéri (center), with their cherry core floating in vodka, are hard to find in the US because they might require a liquor license! 🍒

@tagomago Another one that caught my attention was Tex (no, not TeX 🤓).

They've been publishing monthly stories since 1958. My father was a big fan, and the photo below shows some issues from his collection.
https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_(fumetto)
#tex #fumetti #sergiobonellieditore #italia

@tagomago Haha, you noticed it too? 😁

"Linus è una storica rivista italiana mensile di fumetti, fondata da Giovanni Gandini e pubblicata inizialmente dalla casa editrice Figure nell'aprile del 1965."

https://www.ibs.it/linus-2024-vol-1-libro-vari/e/9791254941317
#fumetti #italia #manga #comics

Topolino is a weekly publication started almost 100 1930, almost 100 years old now. It contains short original stories on Disney characters, giving equal space to Mickey Mouse as well as the Donald Duck family. I was an eager reader in elementary school.

https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topolino_(fumetto)
#comics #italy #manga

In the small Tuscan town of Montespertoli, a single newsstand Is still in business.

It's amazing that some of the comics I used to read as a child are still being published today 😲

@penguin42 If it's truly smart, then it should know that the only winning move is not to play! :-)

It''s amazing that #ChatGPT would let me win a game of tic-tac-toe because...

"In games like tic-tac-toe, my responses are often guided by the goal of providing an engaging and enjoyable experience, rather than purely focusing on winning. My primary aim is to interact with you in a way that is entertaining and interesting."

https://chat.openai.com/share/b1868e09-bb28-4f7a-b5ed-39ac3bbccd07
#openai #gpt4 #ai

Landing in Lisbon 🇵🇹

#Plasma 6 is getting polished for release. Well done, #KDE!

https://pointieststick.com/2024/01/19/this-week-in-kde-auto-save-in-dolphin-and-better-fractional-scaling/
#linuxdesktop #linux #wayland

Today is kinda rainy, so I went to Furnas to check the famous thermal baths ♨️

My first stop is Parque Terra Nostra. This huge pool is deep enough for swimming.

The iron-enriched water doesn't smell bad or irritate the eyes, but it sure stains skin and towels. Good thing I came with dark clothes.

@benoit I find private onsens kind of dirty... It's just a mental thing though; public onsens are more likely to spread contagious diseases. But they're already filled with running water, so you never get to see what the empty tub really looks like.

The Lagoa das Sete Cidades as seen from the Miradouro da Boca do Inferno 🤩

It's a lucky day without a lot of fog hiding this stunning view.

@dogweather They're auto-similar!

I went on a short hike to Miradouro da Boca do Inferno. Hopefully today it won't be wrapped in a thick mist, as the tourist guides warned.

@schreiblehrling ah yes, I just asked #ChatGPT and got this answer:

This is an example of yarn bombing, a type of street art that uses colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn or fiber rather than paint or chalk. It's wrapped around the trunk of a tree, creating a patchwork of different designs and colors. Yarn bombing is often used to add a touch of whimsy and vibrancy to urban environments.

@Tanuki I never visited the mainland Portugal. Which city would you recommend for a future 1-day layover, Porto or Lisbon?

@Tanuki It has all the good things of Portugal, including the wine and the architecture... plus volcanos and hot springs! ♨️

The island was discovered by Portugal in the 15th century. Ponta Delgada is the largest city, and features a variety of churches and historic buildings.