Happy Easter! Buona Pasqua! The lamb is one of the most prominent symbols of Easter. In Christianity, it symbolizes purity and sacrifice – two qualities associated with Jesus Christ. The basic form of the lamb is created from marzipan (sweet almond paste) using a mold. Then the cook decorates the pastry according to his or…
Category: Food/Cuisine
360 Degrees Of Etna
Live from Sicily! The villages of Etna hosted our curiosities today. We started the morning eating sheep’s milk ricotta warm out of the cauldron along with honey drizzled doughnuts. When we visited the town of Zafferano Etnea, we learned some local mythology and about what it’s like to live on Europe’s most active volcano. This…
Nutty, Salty, And So Good: Pizza In Sicily
Live from Sicily! You know you are in Sicily when there is crushed pistachio on the pizza. Oh, my… My diet success of recent months is going to be hard to keep up these next couple of weeks. Yes, *fresh* pistachio!
No Two Cannoli Are Created Equally
What makes scrumptious cannoli? Find out with me. Cannoli Crawl tomorrow, Saturday in New York City! Two spots left. Register ASAP at https://experiencesicily.com/events/new-york-cannoli-crawl/
Grillin’ With The Locals In Sicily
In Sicily, I let the locals guide me so I can guide you. As a tour leader, I enable my clients to discover Sicily without all of the hassle of navigation and logistics because I take care of the details. That way, you can be in the moment, focusing on the people, sights, flavors, and…
Sweet Ricotta Cream, High School Students, and I
It may not be the season exactly for cuccìa, but in lieu of researching and writing a post, I spent the night making the wheatberry ricotta pudding pictured along with cannoli cream for dozens of cannoli, not pictured… All for a lecture/presentation tomorrow about the feasts and foods of Sicily at a high school in…
Thank You For Celebrating St. Joseph’s Day With Us!
My heart is full after a joyful celebration for Saint Joseph’s Day yesterday Cacio e Vino. Thank you to all of you who came and made it wonderful! And thank you to the staff of Cacio e Vino! W San Giuseppe!
Feel Sicily This October During Savoring Sicily
Yes, feel Sicily! This fall the Mediterranean island and its people will capture your imagination and inspire your intellect. Join Experience Sicily, and you’ll enjoy peace of mind during Savoring Sicily: A Flavorful Fall Journey, October 12 to 24. Watch our video to learn more and visit https://experiencesicily.com/tours-of-sicily/2019-tours-of-sicily/savoring-sicily-oct-2019/to read the full itinerary. Let’s talk, and…
Cooking In Sicily With Zest’s Nino Elia and Experience Sicily
Inhale the terroir of the Mediterranean through its recipes and wines when you cook in Sicily with Experience Sicily. You’ll relish the excitement of Palermo’s vibrant markets, the beauty of the island’s splendid shores, and the warmth of the locals. Get your hands in the dough with Experience Sicily and beloved Zest Cooking School teacher,…
Revel In the “Secret Amalfi Coast” And Sicily This Summer
Revel in the “Secret Amalfi Coast” and Sicily this Summer: Secluded swimming spots away from the crowds, scrumptious pizza that only insiders like us at Experience Sicily and Feast on History know, and inspired perspectives on historic cities and sites. Join me, Allison Scola owner of Experience Sicily, and Daniel Oteri, owner of Feast of…