Sicily

  How did you make the decision to move to Sicily? I like to believe Sicily chose me. I was just finishing up culinary school in NYC and wanted to …

  Farmer Emmanuela breeds pedigree cows, produces a dried pasta range using heritage durum wheat, and runs an agriturismo called Masseria Acque di Palermo. ‘You must film my mother’s timballo!’ …

  For a completely new and different take on Palermo, head to the brand new Rocco Forte Villa Igiea luxury hotel in Sicily. We took a direct flight from Switzerland …

  This new Palermo restaurant ended up being the best food we had in Palermo outside Villa Igiea. Opened by a local chef, it offers simple Sicilian food and wine on …

  If you’re researching a trip to Palermo, there are a lot of restaurants that are highly recommended especially by people in the food and wine industry. Some of this …

  If you’re visiting Palermo, a visit to one of the city’s bustling historic open air markets is a must. A friend who leads culinary tours in Sicily gave us …

  Sicily’s most important city has no shortage of pastry shops and cannoli. We set off to find a good cannoli, but it sounds like we may have found the …

  This family owned Sicilian pastry shop has been passed down from generation to generation. It makes some of the best cookies in Palermo, Sicily.     This post is …

  I was on the jury of a couscous competition in San Vito lo Capo, near Trapani in Sicily. There was always an annual local festa del couscous, then it …

  Have you dreamed of visiting Sicily? One way we like to experience places from home is by making authentic recipes and drinking regional wines. If you’re dreaming of an …

  Looking for meatballs not made with red meat? Sicilians make them with fish like anchovies or swordfish. After we had delicious Sicilian Swordfish meatballs (polpette) in Etna, I decided …

  Places like the Amalfi Coast, Rome, Cinque Terre, or Venice may be the first destinations that come to mind when you think of a romantic getaway, anniversary trip, or …