Tag: sicilian
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Sicilian Christmas Cookies
Merry Christmas! Buon Natale! We at Experience Sicily wish you a joyful and safe celebration! Buccellati are very closely associated with Christmas in Sicily. They are pastries often stuffed with chopped dried figs, pumpkin jam, honey, raisins, almonds, orange rind, cinnamon, and Marsala wine. Both professional and home bakers make them. Cuccidati, pictured here, are…
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Experience the Wines of Sicily January 6 in New York City
Please join award-winning author Benjamin North Spencer of Etna Wine School and me, Allison Scola of Experience Sicily, on Saturday, January 6 at 3PM in New York City at Cacio e Pepe restaurant for an afternoon enogastronomic tour of Sicily! That is, a wine tasting! Learn more and register at Experience the Wines of Sicily!
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Let’s Dream of Traveling to Sicily! Tonight Online
The key to Sicily? I will try to decipher it for you tonight during a complimentary online presentation Let’s Dream of Traveling to Sicily. Registration and details at https://experiencesicily.com/travel-to-sicily-online-presentation-and-qa/
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Majestic Vistas of Mountains and Sea While Hiking in Sicily
Untamed nature reserves with majestic vistas of mountains and sea greeted me at Monte Cofano and Lo Zingaro in Trapani province. Wow, this day took my breath away! Hiking is Sicily can be simply walking or it can be more challenging, depending on what you seek. We’ll show you the way with or without a…
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Santa Lucia in New York City 2022
The shadows come early these days in the northern hemisphere. Santa Lucia, illustrated in this 1526 Gagini statue from the Duomo of Siracusa, reminds us to follow the light. Join Experience Sicily in New York City on Sunday, December 11 to celebrate the Feast of Santa Lucia at Pasta Eater. Featuring guest Sicilian chef Giuseppe…
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Our Sicily-inspired New York City Walking Tour The Cannoli Crawl
Meet Elton and so much more! I will bring Sicily to you in New York City next Saturday, September 11 during the Cannoli Crawl presented by Experience Sicily in New York City. Join me for a food, history, and personal adventure that will warm your heart, stimulate your intellect, and fill your tummy! Grab your…
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Watch The Recording: Artisanal Olive Oil From Sicily
What a revelation! We learned so much on Friday evening! Thanks to everyone who participated in our online, synchronous olive oil tasting event. Watch the recording on the Experience Sicily YouTube channel (Please subscribe!) at https://youtu.be/hxXgAiWDg6g. Thanks to Giò Buonanno of Azienda Brancati and Niki Masino of Gelsomino Imports, LLC for your support! I loved sharing…