Sicilian Dry Stone Walls: Why They are Important and UNESCO Protected.
Who would have thought a wall could receive a UNESCO heritage designation? That’s right. Anyone who has ventured in Europe has seen these... Continue Reading
Nero d’Avola: No Country for Old Grapes
Nero d’Avola wine has a funny history. It is a grape with an identity complex. If you go the northern slopes of... Continue Reading
Carob: The Sicilian Tree of Life
Well, we can’t consider the carob tree Sicilian. Its origins extend from Greece yet we believe the Arab dominations of the 800s... Continue Reading
More Volcano Than You Can Eat: Monte Lauro
January is upon us here in the Ragusa Valley. One truth about the local climates is that it is hot during the... Continue Reading
Know Your Roots: Three “Original” Tribes of Sicily
On a recent trip through Eastern Sicily, my group asked an important question. Knowing the island is a layer-cake of different cultures... Continue Reading
6 Churches in Sicily that will Make you a Believer
The Bible and Christianity are powerful. But the Baroque architecture found throughout Ragusa, Sicily and the Val di Noto is something of a... Continue Reading
5 Reasons Why You Should Be Eating Artichokes.
The artichoke from Sicily has a place on your dining room table. The delicious edible part as the beautiful, budding, violet flower... Continue Reading
Aruciméli: 3 ways to understand a name.
Sicily is a magical island. Sitting in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, it is the perfect spot for a summer vacation.... Continue Reading
