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Trapani and the West Coast Tour

May 24, 2009 by Divina Cucina

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.

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Comments

  1. BECKY says

    May 24, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    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

  2. Anne in Oxfordshire says

    May 25, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    Thank you for sharing 🙂

    I love Sicily, didn’t have long enough there… We love fish, just look at those Prawns… mouthwatering!!

  3. Mamaliga says

    May 29, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    The giant red prawns are fabulous! That’s something you need to travel to actually taste it!

    Gabi @ mamaliga.

  4. aledeniz says

    May 31, 2009 at 6:49 pm

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

  5. Ashley & Jason says

    June 1, 2009 at 8:16 am

    Judy-
    Love the pics! What great shots!!

  6. Italian Notes says

    August 2, 2011 at 9:58 am

    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.

Judy Witts Francini

Originally from California; Tuscany has been my home since 1984. I found the city of Florence to hold all my passions, food, wine, art all in one place. When I am not in Tuscany, I am often found in Sicily, my other favorite place to be. Always searching for recipes to share and exploring for the guides I write to my favorite cities for food and wine.

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