Travel with Chef Jasper Mirabile to his family’s ancestral home of
Sicily on this specially designed, all-inclusive program to celebrate the Feast
of St. Joseph and the delicious and unique tastes of Sicily.
The program begins on March 17, 2014 at the airport in Palermo
Five nights at “La Foresteria”
on the Planeta Wine Estate near Menfi.
This intimate 5 star property is surrounded by gardens and
vineyards. The cuisine is created by
award-winning Chef Angelo Pumilia and reflects the local and historic tastes of
Sicily.
The Feast of St. Joseph’s on March 19 is one of the most important events in the life
of all Sicilians. To give thanks
for the end of famine in many years ago,
the tradition of decorating the church altars with bread has become a true work
of art by local residents in the village of Salemi.
Maria Grammatico is probably the most famous marzipan artist in the
world. The story of her young life in
Erice, “Bitter Almonds” was beautifully written by Mary Taylor Simeti. She continues to teach and produce the finest
sweets at her shop in Erice.
The sea is so much a part of western Sicily, not only the freshest of
fish, but one of the oldest and most needed substances in the world…salt.
Trapani has produced and traded salt for several hundred years.
Many cultures are a part of Siciliy’s history…Greeks , Romans, Normans,
Spanish and Arabs. Cous Cous is a
favorite along the western coast and the port city of Trapani serves the best
Two nights at the 5 star Grand Hotel Wagner in the heart of
Palermo. A guided tour of the historic
city with a “gritty” beauty and spirit unlike any other. Time for shopping of course.
INCLUDED FEATURES
5 Nights “La Foresteria”
2 nights Grand Hotel Wagner
Breakfast daily
All lunches and dinners (with wine) personally selected by Chef Jasper
and the “Diva” of Sicilian (and Tuscan) cuisine, Judy Witts Francini
All airport transfers and private transportation through out
Cooking class with Chef Angelo Pumilia at “La Foresteria”
Visits to the ancient Greek ruins of Selinunte
Wine tastings, olive oil tastings, local shopping opportunities, and
special festivities
And of course CANNOLI
This program is designed to be “up close and personal” and for that
reason will be limited to 12 participants.
Price is $4,247 per person, based on two people sharing a room. For a single room add $500
Air Transportation is additional
Deposit is $500 per person
For additional information, contact Mariann Vandenberg, Travels With
Taste,
913-648-0858
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