Tag: foodie tourism

  • Let’s Have A Chat For Carnevale In Sicily

    Chiacchiere di Carnevale, pictured, are a crunchy, sweet, fried dough garnished with powdered sugar. Leading up to Martedì Grasso or Fat Tuesday, the height of Carnevale, one will find these all over Sicily. The label “chiacchiere” originates from Naples, where this fried mixture of flour, eggs, butter, and some kind of sweet wine reached high…

  • The Green, Green, Grass Of Sicily

    No, not Ireland. No, not Scotland. No, not Wales. This is the green, green, grass of home… I mean Sicily… in the winter and spring. (Somewhere near Aragona, Sicily in late February)

  • The Ancient Theater At Palazzolo Acreide

    Above the modern city of Palazzolo Acreide, on top of a limestone platue, those who love ancient history will find the ancient Greek city of Akrai. This amphitheater, originally constructed in the late 3rd century BCE, seats about 600 people. During the spring, local school theater companies present performances here.

  • Ex-votos For Ailments Of The Heart

    At the sanctuary devoted to the Maria Santissima di Gulfi in Chiarmonte Gulfi (Ragusa Province), pilgrims offered heart ex-votos to the Virgin Mother. Ex-votos are iconographic body parts or other symbols that are given to the Madonna (That is, in this case. At other sacred sites, ex-votos would be offered to the divinity or saint…

  • Almond Trees Dance On Sicily’s Hillsides In February

    The hillsides of Sicily are currently laced with white, as almond trees are flowering throughout the southern provinces of the island. February is a stunning time to visit Sicily. (Racalmuto, Agrigento Province)

  • We Love To Delight Our Sicily Travel Clients

    I love hearing from delighted Experience Sicily clients! Thank *you* Carole!

  • February In Sicily Means Delicate Wildflowers

    February wildflowers in southeastern Sicily (Ragusa)

  • Love + Ricotta + Nutella = Buona San Valentino

    A ricotta and Nutella cake for Valentine’s Day? Yes, please! TIP: In Sicily, you will find some of the most exquisite works of art at the pasticceria in the cake case. Happy Valentine’s Day! Buona Festa di San Valentino!

  • St. Joseph’s Day on Long Island at Babylon Mercantile

    Join us! Experience Sicily with GoSicily Sicilian Cooking Experience on Long Island at Babylon Mercantile & Cookshop on Thursday, March 17 for a St. Joseph’s Day Cultural Cooking Experience! Lunch and Dinner events. We are so excited to present these to you! Details and register at https://experiencesicily.com/saint-josephs-day-cultural-cooking-experience/. (This photo was taken by Annalisa Pompeo in…