Stone walls mark the fields where the wheat harvest in the countryside of Ragusa province is now taking place.
Category: Seasons
Sicily-Inspired Yoga Online
The summer solstice is upon us, so it’s a perfect time to pause and recognize the glories of Mother Nature. Join us online on Thurs., June 25 at 5:30pm EDT for Nourish Your Soul-stice, a Sicily-inspired yoga practice and discussion. Certified yoga instructor Clio Mallin will lead a 20-minute gentle chair/standing practice that will connect…
Clover-covered Sicilian Countryside
The clover-covered countryside and town of Salemi with its castle at its center, Trapani Province, Sicily
Beautiful Baroque Balcony In Sicily
Baroque balcony in the UNESCO recognized town of Scicli, Ragusa Province, Sicily
Spring Countryside View In Sicily
The countryside of Salemi, Trapani Province, Sicily Green spring grasses + Sheep = Excellent sheep’s milk cheese! (Tuma, Pecorino, Pecorino stagionale, Ricotta, Ricotta salata, Vastedda del Belice … )
Spring Day In the Center Of Sicily
A meadow of crimson clover and a hillside outside of Sant’Angelo Muxaro, Sicani Mountains, Agrigento Province, Sicily
Daydreaming About Summer In Sicily
Sicily’s south coast in July Antique custom house, Agrigento Province
How Long Should I Plan For My Sicily Trip?
Etna from the southeast…She’s beautifully capped with snow, wearing her winter hat. A question I am often asked is, how long should a trip to Sicily be? First of all, the season you’ll travel determines what activities you’ll want to do in the region and how much time you’ll want to spend. For example, did…
Old Fashioned Olive Press In Sicily
At last year’s Presepe Vivente (Living Nativity scene) in Custonaci, Sicily, they presented an old fashioned olive press. For this antique method, ripe olives were placed in the round, stone trough, the horse was attached to the wooden beam, and when he walked in a circle, he pulled the round, upright stone press that crushed…
Cuccidati: Sicilian Christmas Cookies
Cuccidati, pictured, are traditional Sicilian cookies stuffed with dried fig filling. Associated with Christmas, both professional and home bakers make them, and some are more elaborately decorated than others. The filling is made with (This is a common recipe, but not all are exactly the same.) chopped dried figs, pumpkin jam, honey, raisins, almonds, orange…