Sicily

Podcast: Pizza in Naples, Rome, Sicily & NYCPodcast: Pizza in Naples, Rome, Sicily & NYC

Podcast: Pizza in Naples, Rome, Sicily & NYC

Everyone loves pizza and we're trying different kinds of pizza in Italy and NYC. Katie Parla talks about the styles…

6 months ago
Podcast: Pasta in Sicily, Turin, Abruzzo & CroatiaPodcast: Pasta in Sicily, Turin, Abruzzo & Croatia

Podcast: Pasta in Sicily, Turin, Abruzzo & Croatia

Brent searches for the best pasta shape for pesto with NYT bestselling author Katie Parla, tries the stuffed pasta native…

10 months ago
Why We Eat Zeppole on Saint Joseph’s DayWhy We Eat Zeppole on Saint Joseph’s Day

Why We Eat Zeppole on Saint Joseph’s Day

Italian bakeries crank out millions of zeppole every Saint Joseph's Day. Enjoying this delicious pastry is a tradition not only…

2 years ago
Four Novels That Will Enhance Your VacationFour Novels That Will Enhance Your Vacation

Four Novels That Will Enhance Your Vacation

Reading a work of fiction set in your vacation destination is a great way to get more out of your…

2 years ago
A cheese from Sicily cooked three timesA cheese from Sicily cooked three times

A cheese from Sicily cooked three times

Tricotta takes Ricotta Cheese and cooks it a third time for a special Sicilian treat. Tricotta origin story Tricotta for…

4 years ago
A Train Ride in SicilyA Train Ride in Sicily

A Train Ride in Sicily

Riding the train in Sicily, my mind wanders. The scenery leads to these thoughts. Heading south to Siracusa, oil refineries…

4 years ago
Pizzolo in SicilyPizzolo in Sicily

Pizzolo in Sicily

In Greek mythology, Kalliope is the goddess of music, song and dance. She is also the muse of epic poetry.So,…

4 years ago
In Defense of Cheap Plastic SouvenirsIn Defense of Cheap Plastic Souvenirs

In Defense of Cheap Plastic Souvenirs

Recently, I was talking with my friend Mickela Mallozzi for my podcast. Mickela is the creator and host of the…

5 years ago
Movies featuring each region of ItalyMovies featuring each region of Italy

Movies featuring each region of Italy

Italy is home to a vibrant film making industry that has been widely recognized over the years for its quality…

5 years ago
10 movies that will make you love Sicily10 movies that will make you love Sicily

10 movies that will make you love Sicily

Sicily is an extraordinary place filled with gorgeous scenery, a fascinating history, and interesting people. While many famous films are…

5 years ago
The Three Street Food Dishes You Must Try in PalermoThe Three Street Food Dishes You Must Try in Palermo

The Three Street Food Dishes You Must Try in Palermo

Your favorite culinary experience in Palermo might just be from the back of a 3-wheeled truck or a sidewalk street…

5 years ago
How to Enjoy Two Different Bellinis in ItalyHow to Enjoy Two Different Bellinis in Italy

How to Enjoy Two Different Bellinis in Italy

You've probably enjoyed a luscious Bellini or two during brunch but there's a second Bellini-inspired dish that you have to…

5 years ago