Congratulations to John Keahey on the release of his new travel memoir Sicilian Splendors: Discovering the Secret Places That Speak to the Heart! It was released today. Get your copy at that book-seller named for a very long river and other outlets.
Delighted by Delighted Sicily Clients
Today I received a thank you note from our Experience Sicily client Annette. Such words make me smile–just like this smile from when I was with my cousins in Sant’Elia, Sicily in September. To quote Annette, for whom we custom designed a 10-day tour this past October, she wrote: “Here is a little something to…
Best Wishes To Cantina Quattrocieli
Cantina Quattrocieli in Alcamo, Sicily, a winery I visited in September (pictured), reported that they tasted their novello (new wine) for San Martino, and they are happy with the results thus far. For the young wine makers, who are still growing their business and perfecting their craft, this is wonderful news! Bravi e auguri!
Fill Your Stomach And Heart On The New York Cannoli Crawl
My favorite part of the Cannoli Crawl is when my guests are confident about what makes a good cannoli. By the end of our day-long tour of New York City’s Village and Little Italy, they have learned more than they ever thought they would about this beloved pastry to become true Cannoli Connoisseurs. A certificate…
Saint Martin’s Day: The Test Taste
After an arduous year of meticulously caring for the vines, pruning them, constantly minding the ground at the bases of the plants, and praying for fare weather conditions, in September, wine makers harvested their grapes for the next step of the wine making process. Today’s production is done in laboratory-like cantinas of stainless steel… An…
Time To Taste The Wine
The Feast of Saint Martin is approaching. Saint Martin is the patron saint of vintners, soldiers, the poor, wool-weavers, geese, and the country France. For vintners, November 11 marks the first tasting of the new wine, known as “novello.” Wine making is a long process that starts with the pruning and caring for the vines…
Sicilian Poetry Reading At Seaton Hall University
Ni viriemu! See you! Thurs., Nov., 8 at Seaton Hall University, actor Michael Badalucco will read the poetry of Sicilian poet Nino Provenzano (from Castellammare del Golfo, pictured), translated by Professor Gaetano Cipolla. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Delegation of the Constantinian Order and the Alberto Italian Studies Institute, the event is at 6 p.m. in…
Peace Dove in Mazara Del Vallo, Sicily
Tile on the a wall in the kasbah of Mazara del Vallo (Photo Credit: Peter DiGeronimo)
The Madonna Of The Milicia River
My heart is heavy knowing about the loss of life because of the Milicia River spontaneously swelling in Casteldaccia, Sicily over the weekend due to torrential rains. When I heard the tragic news, I immediately thought of the Madonna of the Milicia, the sacred painting, pictured, that is venerated in Casteldaccia and Altavilla Milicia, coastal…
Thinking of Sciacca, Sicily
I’m thinking of Sciacca, Sicily today. The seaside, fishing town experienced torrential rains and massive flooding the past couple of days. Please keep the townspeople in your hearts as they recover from the damage and loss.