Autumn is in the air.

Today Mt. Etna is blowing off some steam…and ash! This is the view from our home in Belpasso, CT. We have been busy in the kitchen preparing some or our favorite Autumn recipes!! We hope that you will give them a try, and let us know what you think. And more!! Subscribe to our YouTubeContinue reading “Autumn is in the air.”

Todd’s Ultimate Stuffing Recipe

Autumn is in the air, even here in Sicily. In our garden the pumpkins and squash are ripening. Grapes are being harvested in the vineyards around us. Nuts are ready to be picked. So what are we craving? My Nana Perillo’s signature meat stuffing. The aroma and flavors bring us back to autumn in NewContinue reading “Todd’s Ultimate Stuffing Recipe”

We’re going…NUTS!

It is nut season here in Sicily. The walnut tree on our property has been dropping its fruit for a couple of weeks now. We discovered they were ripe early this season when our dog started to bring them into the living room for her snack. She loves to crack the nuts open and muchContinue reading “We’re going…NUTS!”

Cooking in Sicily!

We want to share our cooking experiences so that you can enjoy a taste of Sicily (& Italy) in your own kitchen!! Watch the full episode as we go shopping at the Catania open market. Then back home to Belpasso, CT we cook up some easy, delicious recipes including Grilled swordfish (Spada) and Spaghetti &Continue reading “Cooking in Sicily!”

Now on YouTube

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Sailing adventure

Yesterday we enjoyed a beautiful day at sea with Gregorio and Antonella aboard the Sun Odyssey, one of Sicily Sailing Experience sail boats. We took the boat from Catania to Acitrezza. If the weather was better we could have added swimming to the itinerary (which honestly was the only thing missing!!!) They served appetizers withContinue reading “Sailing adventure”

Another wonderful experience at Gambino Vini

When friends come to visit, Gambino Vini wine tasting is always at the top of our list of not-to-miss experiences! We have thoroughly enjoyed every visit to Gambino. We always seem to learn something new as they speak passionately about the wines they produce We admire the beautiful views as we enjoy tasting the winesContinue reading “Another wonderful experience at Gambino Vini”

Reflecting back to September, 2017…

We keep reminiscing about our great memories from when Sara’s sister‘sfamily came to visit last year. We enjoyed some amaizing adventures together…driving around Sicily! Vittoria and our niece, Kendall followed along in the Smart 🚗 Of course, our first stop was Gambino Vini 🍷 We went to our favorite local restaurant, Feudo Delizia Up MountContinue reading “Reflecting back to September, 2017…”

Gambino Vini—Great memories 🍷🧀🍷

Recently we visited Gambino Vini again for a Full wine tasting with the Guarnaccia family…a wonderful experience before they traveled back to Australia. And today we were reflecting back our many memorable visits to Gambino Vini! We enjoyed several tastings with Amber and Greg! Actually, they introduced us to this wonderful gem!  This was ourContinue reading “Gambino Vini—Great memories 🍷🧀🍷”