Drying herbs. I've done it at home but it's not the same. The flavor that Sicilian herbs impart on your food is simply superb.

Never overlook rural tourism. There is so much to be learned from people who work the land, secrets even that would improve any life. My group was in this place yesterday and it is special. bit.ly/3zJ9LY4

Italy is taking a leadership role. Friday night the Piazza Universita in Catania was set up with tents vaccinating anyone who hadn’t already been. Everyone we’ve encountered has been cautious and adhering to rules. They are tired of being sick. npr.org/2021/09/24/104…

It was like a scene from a film. After our 3 hour hike through the bosco (woods), we were very ready for lunch. The panini, the songs, the local wine, a little rain and all those who passed by made this a party in a town that has 20 families!

Take a bite of Sicily. Sea urchin, pomegranate, arancini balls all on a plate. The new wave of fine dining merges classic recipes, local and fresh ingredients and some imagination! #diningout #palermo #finedining

We spent 4 days of our recent tour with our guides Pierfilippo Spoto and Paolo Vetrano in off the beaten path places nestled in the Sicani Hills. Thank you for capturing some of the magic in this video, Pierfilippo. We will do it again, and soon! Amunì! youtu.be/bqxPebAxspE

Good stories are always a draw. The Good Kitchen in Mussomeli is a great story. Kudos to Danny! washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/11…

His home is preserved in the Valley of the Temples. A man of great passion without whom we would not have the magnificence of this site theguardian.com/culture/2021/n… #archaeohistories #architecture #sicily

It’s so true, Noto has become a hot destination! hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/real… #Noto #travel

Palermo is doing some wonderful and visionary things. This space is worth the visit. #palermo #Travel ocula.com/magazine/insig…

Buses are reliable and travel on schedule in Sicily. For certain routes, they are a perfect mode of transport.  lonelyplanet.com/articles/getti… #Sicily #vacation #travelagain

How could anyone regret going back and living with olive trees and in sight of a majestic volcano? You can’t and he doesn’t.  #olive #Sicilia #Etna nytimes.com/2021/12/13/tra…

Taormina, yes. It is beautiful and relaxing. Sit with a crisp glass of Etna white and watch the world go by  barrons.com/articles/great… #Sicily

Question: What are the most common things found in a Sicilian kitchen?? . Answer: Opinions! What do you think? What's cooking in your kitchen? #sicilyessence #sicily #sicilianfood

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I was flattered to be consulted for this article in the The Wall Street Journal  I often like to talk about what's new and happening in Sicily. It is an exciting place with a deep and rich history. wsj.com/lifestyle/trav…