Glass | illywords

The luxury of transparency

Venini, symbol of creativity and excellence in the Italian glass-making sector, is a cosmopolitan firm, one that is consistent with traditions and innovation. Contrasting features are skilfully blended to continue manufacturing the colourful dreams that make Venini an internationally-renowned trademark. Fire, sand, hands - are these shapes and ...

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Dec 15, 2009 | Categories: Experiences | Tags: artists, blown, coco chanel, cosmopolitan, creativity, daily, dreams, excellence, fire, glass, griffe, hands, images, innovation, italian | Leave A Comment »

Qahveh Khaneh in 2002

Magazine -> #2 Creating Opportunities

I think that there are few things in the world that create as many opportunities as coffee does. Ever since the roasting process was invented in the fourteenth century - the roasted coffee beans were ground and the powder was then boiled in water - it was clear that in the space of a couple of centuries the infusion would have conquered the whole ...

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Dec 15, 2009 | Categories: Experiences | Tags: alone, artists, bar, beans, beverage, cappuccino, coffee, coffee shops, cold, colleagues, dash ok milk, decaffeinated, english revolution, enlightement, espresso | Leave A Comment »

Calimero

Magazine -> #0 Experimentation and innovation

An occasion to meet, to share a moment together, to deepen a friendship. Words expressed having a cup of coffee or a coffee-based cocktail... experimenting. Ingredients 30 cc 1 illy espresso with little sugar 15 cc Cognac (or Brandy) 15 cc Cordial Campari 10 cc fresh cream 7-8 ice cubes Equipment Mixing glass, strainer, fresh cream sh...

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Nov 30, 2009 | Categories: Experiences | Tags: calimero, cocktail, cup of coffee, experimenting, friendship, glass, ingredients, preparation | Leave A Comment »