Tag: Italy
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Stroll Through Taormina
The joy of Taormina is its Corso Umberto I, the main pedestrian way. Lined with cafès, boutiques, restaurants, gelaterias, and curiosities, it attracts the world. Start at the Porta Messina. Linger at the Piazza IX Aprile, step into the Duomo, and take a moment to recognize what you just witnessed at the Porta Catania.
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Slow Down To Have An Espresso
Tanina and I in her kitchen in 2007, having “a moment.” That is, an espresso together. Because having an espresso with someone you love and care for is a cherished moment. It’s also a special moment to share with someone you’ve just met. Standing shoulder to shoulder at the coffee bar is a ritual not…
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In Erice, Look Up
The stucco ceiling of the mother church of Erice was designed to recall the revered lace and tadding craftsmanship created for centuries by the women of the walled, mountain-top city.
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Images Of Spring In Sicily: Trapani Vineyard
Spring vines in Trapani Province
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Experience Sicily At The New York Travel and Adventure Show Today
Experience Sicily will be back at the Travel and Adventure Show at the Javits Center in NYC on Sunday, March 20 from 11am to 5pm. Find us at Booth 450. At 12:15 we’ll present Sicilian Music on the Global Beats Stage. Join us!
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This Weekend In NYC: Experience Sicily At The Travel And Adventure Show
Join us this weekend in NYC at the Javits Center, where we are presenting Experience Sicily at the Travel and Adventure Show! Find us at Booth 450. At Noon on Saturday and 12:15 on Sunday, come hear Sicilian folk music and participate in our raffle of Sicily-inspired products: We’ll be on the Global Beats Stage.…
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A Feast Of Renewal: Saint Joseph’s Day
What a heartwarming and engaging day we had at Babylon Mercantile & Cookshop with GoSicily Sicilian Cooking Experience! Thank you to both of these outstanding colleagues for co-hosting this Experience Sicily celebration for Saint Joseph with me! This is always a very special feast for me that marks renewal and thanksgiving. Sharing it this way…
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Saint Joseph’s Bread Loaves
This evening I made my Saint Joseph’s bread for the altar that I will construct for Thursday’s event that Experience Sicily is hosting with GoSicily Sicilian Cooking Experience and Babylon Mercantile & Cookshop. It’s going to be an outstanding day and evening! I’ve been making bread loaves for San Giuseppe for many years now. And…
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This Is Very Sicilian
There is a story here. Yes, it’s a beautiful balcony. But look more closely. There is something else very Sicilian about this. Hmmm… If you guessed the garbage can hanging from the rope dangling from the balcony, you are correct! You will see this phenomenon all over Sicily. Baskets. Buckets. Bags. Yup. It’s a practical…