Sicily

FP60: Sicily and the Mediterranean Diet

We’re bringing this show out from the archives in memory of K. Dun Gifford, who passed away very suddenly on Sunday.

Blood Orange Granita

A simple intermezzo or light dessert that sparkles with the tartness of the blood orange.

Video: Making a Sicilian Cassata

While in Palermo, Sicily, we were treated to a gala dinner in a medieval palazzo. For dessert, the chef showed us how to make a classic Sicilian dessert, the Cassata.

Video: Exploring Palermo’s Capo Market

Jennifer and Chef Mark explore the stalls of Capo Street Market in Palermo, Sicily

Video: Tasting Sicilian Olive Oil Part 2 – Planeta

Chef Mark is joined by Penny Murray of the Planeta Estate in Sicily, who describes the qualities of their 3 olive oils, and their unique process for extracting the oil from their olives.

Video: Tasting Sicilian Olive Oil Part 1 – Mandranova

Jennifer learns the proper way to smell and taste olive oil from Sylvia di Vincenzo of the Mandranova Estate in Sicily.