Salemi, a town for which I have a strong affinity, joins the campaign to sell homes starting at 1€. Saint Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters (and homes, by association) is the town’s main protector. In my humble opinion, this is a fantastic opportunity for those of you who are interested in a real estate…
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Engaging You At Home: Quoted In Today’s Boston Globe
I’m thrilled to have been quoted in today’s Boston Globe about travel. “The key here is not to lose people’s interest,” said owner Allison Scola. Experience Sicily has offered online pasta-making workshops and a virtual chocolate tasting. YES! In fact, today, join us for an online cooking class featuring caponata, the classic Sicilian dish that…
It’s Lunch Time. I Want Caponata.
It’s lunch time. All I can think about is Annalisa’s caponata and the fabulous table she sets for our guests during our GoSicily experiences. Join Experience Sicily on Sunday, Oct. 25 to learn to make caponata online from her kitchen to yours. More details and register at https://experiencesicily.com/learn-to-make-caponata/
Which Eggplant For Caponata
Which eggplant is best to use for making Sicilian caponata the violet (left) or the dark purple (right)? You’ll learn this and more on Sunday, Oct. 25 when we make caponata during an online cooking class hosted by Experience Sicily. Our maestra, Annalisa of GoSicily Sicilian Cooking Experience, will be in her kitchen in Sicily,…
Let’s Dream of Sicily Tonight
Join me tonight online! Although we can’t travel yet, Let’s Dream of Traveling to Sicily… Staring at 7:30PM Eastern I’ll give a presentation via Zoom during which I’ll discuss the highlights of traveling in the region, insider tips, and hold “Office Hours” to answer your questions. So, let’s muse of the views of what will…
Today’s Sicily Wine-making Report
This grape mosto may not look too exciting to you, but it is exciting for winemakers! Currently, mosto, or grape juice, is in the midst of the fermentation process. Wine making takes time and patience and practice. See the stainless steel “barrel” in the background? That’s where the magic is happening right now (in a…
Learn To Make Caponata In Your Kitchen
Next Sunday, Oct. 25 learn to make caponata online. Our guide, Annalisa, will be in her kitchen in Sicily, from where she’ll share her recipe and tips on how you too can create this classic Sicilian dish. I’ve enjoyed so much learning recipes from teachers like Annalisa, yet while in my own kitchen. I know…
Let’s Dream of Traveling To Sicily On Tuesday
Whimsical ceramics made by Nino Parrucca from Palermo grace my home. What other ceramic artists do I suggest and where to buy their art is a question that I can answer during Tuesday evening’s Let’s Dream of Traveling to Sicily online presentation and Q&A. Let’s Dream of Traveling to SicilyPresentation and Question & Answer SessionTuesday,…
Noticing Sicily
I wonder who walked through this door each morning and evening?
A Hidden Corner Of Castellammare Del Golfo, Sicily
I am always seeking the hidden corners to share them with you. (Where we would have been today #stunningsicily)