Campari may have changed its formula, but for others, there’s only one true way to get that classic red.

First, the drink itself. The Negroni is an iconic Italian apéritif: equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, served on the rocks and garnished with an orange peel. It was created in 1919 for Count Camillo Negroni at Café Casoni in Florence. The bartender was trying to heed the count’s request for a little more oomph in his Americano (sweet vermouth, Campari, soda): Scarselli simply replaced the recipe’s club soda with gin; thus was born the Negroni.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-08/craft-distillers-are-putting-bugs-in-your-negroni

There is something about the iridescent colors displayed by certain animals that give me the feeling of profound amazement. Some of the most breathe-taking species are found in the insect world... and what a colorful world I ventured into last week along the Lehigh River near Thornhurst. The hot weather was not only perfect for a late morning hike, but also for ebony jewelwing damselflies to congregate over a placid streamside pool. The beautiful insects had begun their courtship display, which kept me mesmerized for nearly one hour.

http://www.poconorecord.com/news/20180609/fluttering-gems-and-glistening-jewels