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  • Cassatelle, The Other Sicilian Pastry

    How is it that I’ve never written about this delectable Sicilian dessert: cassatelle di ricotta!? Cassatelle are turnovers (or sweet calzones) stuffed with a mixture of fresh ricotta, confectioners’ sugar, and chocolate chips. They are fried and upon being served, are dusted with confectioners’ sugar. When eaten still warm from the fryer, they are out…

  • Warm Our Souls with Dreams of Sicily

    Travel to Sicily with Experience Sicily, A view of Castellammare del Golfo from the sea

  • The Other Vucciria in Sicily

    This sea cave in Lo Zingaro Nature Preserve is called the Vucciria, just like the market in Palermo, because when the birds are hanging out here, they create a cacophony of sounds, much like those heard in the storied meat, fish, and vegetable market. Speaking of markets… Experience Sicily will be at the New York…

  • Rich With Porcini

    Pappardelle pasta with porcini mushrooms served at Taverna al Paladino in Taormina; Porcini mushrooms are in season right now, especially in the region of Etna, where locals have been foraging in the forest for mushrooms for the past few weeks. Savor Sicily’s culture, cuisine, and history with us next year! When you reserve your spot…

  • Savor Every Moment Together

    Cooking is often the activity that bridges generations, but I offer this: so does simply eating and… discovering new places together while traveling. Now how about combining the two!? With our multi-generational June 2018 Ancient Italy: A Cultural Journey Through Campania and Sicily tour, co-hosted by Feast on History, you will be able to create…

  • Inhale Sicily

    I want you to inhale Sicily, and a boat trip through Lo Zingaro nature preserve will enable you to do just that–and dive in too! Not only is such an excursion nature-powered, but you’ll also learn about La Mattanza, the ancient tuna fishing ritual that was practiced in these waters for generations. On Day 11…

  • The Breezy Sea

    Today we felt the wind in our hair and the sun on our faces as we glided on a boat on the Tyrrhenian Sea along the coast of the Lo Zingaro (The Gypsy) nature preserve. It was cooler than usual for this time of year, but that didn’t stop us from swimming in the coves…

  • Castle on the Sea on the Gulf

    During this week of Ferragosto, many towns celebrate their patron saints, an act of devotion meant to thank them for the abundance received during the harvest season. Celebrations of the Virgin Mother are especially common. For example, in Castellammare del Golfo, pictured, this weekend they will celebrate Maria S.S. del Soccorso, which you can read…

  • Enchanting Sicily: One Spot Left!

    We’ve got one spot left (for a single person or a couple) on for this September’s small-group, multi-sensory Enchanting Sicily tour, from Sept. 23-30 (with an optional Palermo Extension until Oct. 2). We’ll connect with locals, see UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and experience Sicily’s profound culture. Ask me about a $150/person discount if you register…