This trip has been in the works for well over a year and I can not believe that we are finally here! Picture this: a gorgeous over-the-top villa smack dab in the middle of lemon and orange orchards on the eastern coast of Sicily, with views of Mount Etna and the sapphire waters of the Ionian Sea from every window. This place is a dream!
My group and I are on a Culinary Journey, so of course, there will be lots of cooking and eating, a National Sicilian pastime! Oh but don’t forget a good dose of excellent Etna and other Sicilian wines as well!
What I love most about Sicilian cuisine is the diversity. While so many regions of Italy have a very distinct culinary heritage that shares little with other cultures, Sicilian food shares ingredients, flavors, and dishes from every culture that has established itself on the island over the past two millennia – and trust me, that’s a long list. Plus, warm waters, fertile volcanic soil and frequent rains combined with the temperate climate of Sicily, make the island a perfect place for growing some of the absolute best produce.
I wish you were here, but in the meantime, why not cook along with us?!
Here are a few recipes to get you started:
P.S. Are you cooking along with me? I’d love to see what you’re creating! Be sure to tag #weircooking {https://www.instagram.com/ChefJoanneWeir/} on your social media posts! |
