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Trapani and the West Coast Tour

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Sometimes I have to travel for work, I know, it is tough living in Italy. We all make choices for the life we have. This is mine. I have always spent the small amount of money I have for travel- now I have a little more than when I was younger, but still am frugal. I bought tickets on Ryan Air, which allow me to run away and explore places, which keep my travel juices running!

 

old anchor graveyard

 

This fall I hope to return with a small group to Sicily again and next March I have a private tour I am researching for, of older Italian- American Mamma’s coming back to the homeland.

 

These giant red prawns are also locally caught and incredible! We eat them as often as possible when in Sicily.

 

outside one of the Tuna shops in Favignana, Sicily

 

The old Tonnara plants in Favignana for tuna

this is FRESH!

In searching out new things for myself and my guests, I went to Favignana this trip-WOW.
It is one of the three islands off the West Coast, the Egadi Islands. Favignana was the base for the preparation of the tuna once it was caught.

I missed a food festival that was being held on Sunday- for an antique preparation of a “pasta” that they make, but did get the recipe!

There is no greater joy than to discover new places and new flavors- more on that later.
The local dish in Trapani is couscous… in a way I have never had it before.

I hope you can join me this fall- it will be a fabulous experience.

Comments

  1. BECKY says

    I sure do love your posts like this!! I’m sure I already said that Italy is the place of all places that I dream of visiting one day. I truly thank you for taking us around with you!! It just delights my soul to see Italy through your eyes!!

    Blessings,
    Becky

  4. aledeniz says

    I passed from the shop with the tune probably some time before you, because I remember it was missing slightly less flesh 🙂

  6. Italian Notes says

    I’ve been wondering where the fabulous Italian tuna comes from. Now I’ve found an answer to that question and a new – to me unknown – island. Thanks.