Live from Sicily! Experience Sicily Day 2 of Myths & Mysteries of Sicily: As Above/So Below. We dove deeply into the history and beauty of magical Siracusa and Ortigia Island. A magnificent performance of The Trojan Women and so much more!
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Sheep and Green Grass
Spring comes early in Sicily, and with it come the green grasses. Sheep love to eat the fresh green grass, and that makes us humans happy because that means that their milk, which is used to make ricotta, which is used to make cannoli, is naturally sweet! Oh, and those cannoli … Folks who know…
Sour and Sweet
Caponata, pictured, is to Sicilians as salsa is to Mexicans: you’ll find it on almost every table. It is a cornerstone of Sicilian cuisine, and its agrodolce flavor is a reflection of life in Sicily – – sour and sweet at once. No two caponata recipes are the same. This one, probably the most traditional,…
The Myth and Mystery of Etna
From Taormina, you see the north face of Etna, which is best observed in the early morning when the sky is clear of her volcanic steam. Our 2018 Myths & Mysteries of Sicily tour starts here on May 24, when we’ll learn about the nymph Thaleia, Zeus’ lover, who after being swallowed by the earth…
Our May 2016 Tour, Day 9: Into the Heart of Sicily
On Day 9 of our May 2016 Experience Sicily tour, we’ll venture into the heart of Sicily for a day designed by Chef Melissa Muller. Melissa, who lives much of the year in Palermo, will take us into the fields where we’ll learn about what is in season, pick what is ready to be harvested,…
Our May 2016 Sicily Tour: Ortigia’s Mercato Antico
The Mercato Antico in Ortigia is one of Sicily’s most animated daily outdoor markets. Chef Melissa will be taking us through the stalls on the morning of Day 7 of our May 19-31, 2016 tour. While there, we’ll meet various merchants, learn about the various vegetables and fish in season, and enjoy a tasting lunch…
Our May 2016 Sicily Tour, Day 6: Yes, this is Sicily too!
Yes, this is Sicily too! Etna is the largest, most active volcano in Europe. Its peak, pictured on the left, behind the plume of smoke, is about 11,000 feet above sea level (a height that changes according to volcanic activity). During winter months, you can ski on it. On Day 6 of our May Experience…
Our May 2016 Tour, Day 4: Palermo’s Markets
Going to the market to purchase the day’s freshest ingredients is an institution in Sicily. On Day 4 of our May 19-31, 2016 Experience Sicily with Chef Melissa Muller tour, we’ll be exploring Palermo’s open-air, foodie’s paradises right alongside the locals. You’ll see bright yellow lemons, emerald green fennel, and wrinkled dates. You’ll smell earthy…