Some of the most extraordinary treasures can be found in tiny museums in Sicily, so don’t overlook them! An example is this crater featuring an illustration of a tuna fisherman/fishmonger from 370 to 380 A.D., found in the Mandralisca museum in Cefalù.
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Look for Me on Gelato Way
This weekend in the enchanting Arab-Norman town of Cefalù on Sicily’s north coast, they are celebrating the annual Sicily Food Festival. Experience Sicily’s Evelina Buttitta is there today enjoying live music, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts (including unique, Sicily-inspired jewlery, my favorite!) and a vast selection of typical street food with her family. The streets…
A Different Kind of Sandwich
One of my favorite things to eat in Sicily is panelle and cazzilli stuffed in a seasame seed bun (pictured). Panelle are flat chickpea-flour fritters made with fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. Cazzilli, which is a vulgar way of saying “little penises,” are potato croquettes made with mashed potatoes, fresh parsley (or…
The Rock of Cefalù
The rock, La Rocca, of Cefalù… *sigh*.
Savoring Sicily, Day 9: The Light of Life
This evening, Day 9 of Savoring Sicily, we were in Cefalù, where we took a few moments to take in the beauty and tranquility of the UNESCO recognized cathedral. I’ve been in this church many times, but this evening, as the sun was going down, it felt more sacred to me. The mosaic of Christ…
Serving Up My Smile
Experience Sicily’s Evelina Buttitta was in Cefalù last evening for the street food festival, and she sent me this photo she took knowing that I would love this hand-painted food cart, decorated in the style of the traditional and historic Sicilian cargo-carting carts. 💙💛💚
Cefalù Celebrates Santissimo Salvatore
August 6 marks Cefalu’s annual celebration of their patron saint, Santissimo Salvatore della Trasfigurazione (also known as Christ Pantocrator). The tradition stems from the UNESCO recognized cathedral, or duomo. Boasting a remarkable Byzantine-style mosaic of Christ Pantocrator (pictured), the cathedral was commissioned in 1131 by the visionary Norman King Roger II after his ship found…
Exhale Knowing We’ve Got Every Detail Covered
Over the last month I showed you our itinerary for our Savoring Sicily tour that is from Thurs., Sept. 22 to Tues., Oct. 4. I love this tour because it’s for a small-group (less than 12 people), and we tailor it to match the interests and the pace of our guests. Our expert knowledge, local…
In This Corner, An Unknown Man
A couple of weeks ago, the day our group was in Cefalù, I wandered off on my own. (Hint: Stick with the tour guide, they know about the hidden corners!) The hidden corner I sought after was the Museo Mandralisca–a small collection of art and archeological works that is packed with punch. The punch here…
With the Rocca at Its Back
The town of Cefalù sits at the sea with the Rocca at its back. Its cathedral as its crown. What a perfect day to be here! Slight breezes and blue skies…