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!
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Showing Love In All Forms In Sicily
I hope someone showed you love today, in one form or the other. This heart is compliments of Davide, my favorite barista at Fratelli Burgio in Siracusa. The perfect espresso macchiato. Buon San Valentino! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Seeking Aphrodite, Goddess of Love
In ancient Sicily, Aphrodite was one of the most venerated Greek goddesses. The goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure, she was especially important in western Sicily, where in Erice, her temple–known since Roman times as the Temple of Venus (her Roman name)–was a destination of pilgrims for centuries. Those seeking romance and success with love…