0 Shares
In this episode, we’re joined by Francesco Amodeo, the co-founder and president of Don Ciccio & Figli, an acclaimed distiller of handcrafted Italian herbal liqueurs and ready-to-drink cocktails based in Washington, D.C
Founded in 2012, Don Ciccio & Figli produces beverages in the tradition of Amodeo’s family whose roots in the spirits business began in the 1800’s along Italy’s Amalfi coast. Amodeo’s embrace of his heritage has given way to the development of a highly awarded portfolio of amari, apertivi and cordials and comes amid Americans’ growing interest and demand for Italian liqueurs and bitter drinks.
As part of our conversation, Amodeo spoke about following in the footsteps of his family, incorporating a modern touch into old-world production methods, the company’s thoughtful innovation strategy and how it validates new products. He also spoke about the impact of trends on business planning and strategy and how the company has responded to the Covid-
“Next week will be one of the hardest for us, our first Christmas without Matt,” she said.
One of Smelser’s longtime co-workers, Jeffrey Pesarsick, now a flight paramedic with STAT MedEvac, recalled how Smelser was always ready.
He talked about a conference he and Smelser attended in Washington, D.C., and, while the pair relaxed in a restaurant during a conference break, Smelser interrupted Pesarsick.
“Man, that guy over there does not look well,” Pesarsick recalled Smelser saying.
“I no sooner took notice, and the gentleman fell over backwards (in his chair),” Pesarsick said.
The paramedics rushed over to help, finding the victim had no pulse.
Toy fund overcomes pandemic challenges to deliver joy to children
Curbside toy pickups are among the changes made necessary by challenging times.
By Staff Report
Share
Nonprofits have had to make lots of adjustments during the pandemic, finding new ways to operate safely and struggling to serve their communities at a time of historic needs and limited resources.
The Press Herald Toy Fund is no different.
An early start to the fundraising campaign, expanded coverage of the effort by the Sun Journal in Lewiston and The Times Record in Brunswick, and the generous spirit of readers who want to contribute in a difficult time are helping the toy fund meet the increased need as families struggle through the economic fallout from the pandemic.
Mollyâs Kids: #HunterStrong update Mollyâs Kids: #HunterStrong update (Source: Submitted photo) By Molly Grantham | December 16, 2020 at 5:04 PM EST - Updated December 16 at 5:06 PM
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - We introduced you to 15-month-old Hunter Ballard two weeks ago, right after he was diagnosed with ATRT.
His Uncle Josh continues to send updates, knowing many of you care. (ATRT is a very rare cancer, short for Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor. The best description is that itâs a fast-growing cancerous tumor of the brain and spinal cord.)
Hunter is from Lowell, in Gaston County. A couple of days after that original post, Hunter had a fever varying from 99, up to 104. His mom, Amy, whoâs in the hospital with him constantly, says the fever was confusing and scary. She says at first doctors thought Hunter might have pneumonia⦠then maybe bacterial infection⦠then wondered if it was meningitis.