When I say Savoring Sicily, if you know me, you know I’m not just talking about communing with warmhearting locals; being immersed in Arab-Norman architecture and history; gasping at Serpotta’s stucco sculptures in Baroque meeting houses; participating in an annual ritual inspired by a patron saint; and joining in on a melodic, folk sing-along with…
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Enchanting Sicily, Day 2: Think Globally, Eat Locally
LIVE from Sicily! | The International Cous Cous Fest boasts peace through couscous! After a day of touring Scopello’s picturesque tuna fishery, Segesta’s ancient temple and theater, Erice’s romantic alleyways, and Trapani’s salt flats, we ventured to San Vito Lo Capo for its annual multi-cultural food and music festival. Couscous in Sicily?! Why, yes! Note…
Peace through Couscous: Enchanting Sicily, Day 2
Annually each September, San Vito Lo Capo opens its streets to the International Cous Cous Fest, a Festival of Cultural Integration. Chefs from around the globe set up shop in kiosks throughout the seaside town’s thoroughfares. I was surprised to taste Brazilian style couscous, Thai style couscous, Algerian style couscous, Moroccan style couscous, Israeli style…
Make Cous Cous Not…
The annual Cous Cous Fest in San Vito Lo Capo not only exemplifies cultural integration by way of dozens of cous cous recipes for all to enjoy, but it also plays host to Italy’s top musical talent. Here is a photo of Irene Grandi during her set on the outdoor stage the night Experience Sicily…