Tag: sicilia bedda
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Sicily’s Breast Shaped Pastry
When you see this pastry show up in every pasticceria in Sicily, you know February is upon us. Minna di Sant’Agata (or Minna di Sant’Aita in Sicilian), or Saint Agatha’s Breast, is made and eaten in honor of the Sant’Agata, Catania’s patroness. The breast-shaped pastry represents the virgin martyr who is the patron saint of…
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Sicily On Long Island Sunday, February 9
We’ve got a seat for you at the table! Join Experience Sicily next Sunday, February 9 for Sicily on Long Island, a prix-fixe lunch of Sicilian cuisine in Glen Cove, NY! At 1PM, we’ll gather for caponata and panelle, pasta alla Norma, and swordfish or veal involtini. You’ll sing along to Sicilian folk songs performed…
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Say YES2020 By February 1 And Let’s Go To Sicily
I’m going to Sicily in 2020 – – and you can too! Amuni’: Let’s go! Say YES2020 when you reserve your spot on a small-group Sicily tour hosted by Experience Sicily by 11:59PM on February 1, 2020, and save an additional $150 per person. Immerse yourself in this fascinating region of the world featuring 3000…
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Carving Sicilian Carts
Before Sicilian carts are painted, the woodworker carves his magic (Work in progress at Cinabro Carrettieri Bottega d’arte).
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Cassatelle Sweet Calzones From Sicily
Cassatelle (pictured) are sweet calzones stuffed with a mixture of fresh sheep’s milk ricotta, confectioners’ sugar, and chocolate chips. They are fried, and upon being served, are dusted with confectioners’ sugar. When eaten warm from the fryer, they melt in your mouth. Cassatelle follow cannoli in terms of my favorite Sicilian dessert (Yes, more than…
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Lights Light Up The Night In Sicily
This is an evening passeggiata in Licodia Eubea along the Strada Lunga (main street). The luminarie (light archways) are a tradition in Sicily, displayed for feast celebrations. These photographed are for the Feast of Santa Margherita, the town’s patron saint. You can walk along with the locals during our Experience Sicily Life In A Remote…
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Amunì! Let’s Go To The Show!
Amunì! Let’s go! Don’t miss Experience Sicily at the New York Times Travel Show! Today at the Javits Center in New York City from 11-5. Find us at Booth 464! Come hear us perform Sicilian folk music at 1:45 on the Blue Stage! See you at the show! Psst… And don’t miss out on our…
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Hop On To The New York Times Travel Show This Weekend
“Hey, ragazzi! Amunì! Throw me the keys! We’ve got to get to the New York Times Travel Show!” January 25-26, meet Experience Sicily at Booth 464 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City for the biggest travel industry event of the year, The New York Times Travel Show. Additionally, on both Saturday and…
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Olive Oil Lesson With GoSicily In New York City
I feel so blessed that through Experience Sicily I have the privilege to work with and know some extraordinary women! Firstly, thanks go to Kathy Murray for inviting her outstanding friends to her New York City home and hosting last night’s private event. Secondly, but equally important, thanks go to Annalisa Pompeo of GoSicily Sicilian…