“I loved meeting Aldo at this farm. He reminded me of my Sicilian grandfather who always had his hands in the dirt, as his home and backyard was planted with herbs and vegetables and figs galore. I also loved Aldo’s art studio. I love art and all creative endeavors, and the mixing of this with…
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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…
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,…
May 2016 Tour, Day 1: Scopello
Our Experience Sicily May 2016 small-group tour starts here at Scopello (Trapani Province), a charming fishing village with one of the most breathtaking panoramas you’ll ever see. Join me and chef Melissa Muller for an unforgettable 13 days immersed in Sicily’s rich culture and gastronomic delights! Full details at experiencesicily.com. Contact me today to join…