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Pan Versus Cupid: Lust Versus Love
In art, look for Pan, who personifies carnal lust, and Cupid, the god of love, fighting it out. Come on, you know your own struggle of earthly “thirst” versus divine love! At the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina in Sicily you’ll find many age-old stories, such as this one, depicted on its remarkable…
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Thank You La Ginestra | Sicily On Long Island
Thank you to Enzo, Gus, and the staff at La Ginestra in Glen Cove, NY for their hospitality during today’s Sicily on Long Island luncheon! I was so engrossed talking with the lovely people who attended that I forgot to take photos! This is the only one. The food was outstanding and the company was…
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Last Call: Sicily On Long Island
We’ve got a seat for you at the table on Sunday in Glen Cove, NY for Sicily On Long Island! Join us at 1PM at La Ginestra for a heartwarming afternoon of Sicilian cuisine, culture, and kindred spirits! Read the full menu and program and reserve your spot at https://experiencesicily.com/events/sicily-on-long-island/
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Share Caponata During Sicily On Long Island
We’ll start our Sicily on Long Island luncheon on Sunday with caponata. Caponata is a traditional starter or side featuring Sicily’s sweet and sour flavors known as agrodolce. Usually with an eggplant base, it’s a combination of tomatoes, celery, capers, olives, onions, raisins, pine nuts (this one has some peppers), vinegar, and sugar… And oh,…
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The Bust Of Sant’Agata Of Sicily
Replicas of the bust of Sant’Agata appear all over Catania. The actual bust is made of precious metals and is encrusted with jewels, making it extremely heavy. During these days of the feast, February 3 to 5, Catania’s faithful engage in back-breaking activities to illustrate their devotion and honor their patroness, Sant’Agata. Through rituals, they…
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Sicily’s Breast Shaped Pastry
When you see this pastry show up in every pasticceria in Sicily, you know February is upon us. Minna di Sant’Agata (or Minna di Sant’Aita in Sicilian), or Saint Agatha’s Breast, is made and eaten in honor of the Sant’Agata, Catania’s patroness. The breast-shaped pastry represents the virgin martyr who is the patron saint of…
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Carving Sicilian Carts
Before Sicilian carts are painted, the woodworker carves his magic (Work in progress at Cinabro Carrettieri Bottega d’arte).
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Cassatelle Sweet Calzones From Sicily
Cassatelle (pictured) are sweet calzones stuffed with a mixture of fresh sheep’s milk ricotta, confectioners’ sugar, and chocolate chips. They are fried, and upon being served, are dusted with confectioners’ sugar. When eaten warm from the fryer, they melt in your mouth. Cassatelle follow cannoli in terms of my favorite Sicilian dessert (Yes, more than…
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Amunì! Let’s Go To The Show!
Amunì! Let’s go! Don’t miss Experience Sicily at the New York Times Travel Show! Today at the Javits Center in New York City from 11-5. Find us at Booth 464! Come hear us perform Sicilian folk music at 1:45 on the Blue Stage! See you at the show! Psst… And don’t miss out on our…