Sogni di Sicilia

I woke up early, but missed Elena's text three hours later, asking if I were up. Luisa and Ciro wanted to say goodbye. I thought they were leaving a few days later. Luisa told Elena not to wake me (at almost 10:00; I've been up since 6:30). So I missed them, but left them with the thought that I'm a lazy sloth. Last batch of laundry before we leave, and last chance for a caffè at Scandura, as they are closed Mondays. The macchiato was so good yesterday, I ordered one this (mid-) morning. I picked up some mignon to have after what is our last Sunday supper but the first Sunday of Advent. The season has officially begun, and trees are being decorated today. Dropping off the mignon at Mariella's, she was, as always, bustling in the kitchen. " Oggi pasta e zucchine ," shs announced the menu between tasks.  I tried organizing my suitcases. This is going to be difficult and most likely overweight. And things keep coming. Mariella gave me a pretty jacket and a Chri...

It's hard to believe this big kid wasn't even two years old when we first met him. The time is flying by quickly. This morning, we got a text saying Vincenzo is taking us all out for breakfast. Don't start imagining bacon, eggs, pancakes, waffles, and fruit, as that does not happen here. It's all about the sweets. Mariella, Joe, and I rode with Ciro and Luisa in their beautiful Dacia they drove here from Naples. Vincenzo went ahead of us, and other friends met us at Vincenzo's co-op restaurant. Caffè, macchiato, cappuccino... diverse beverage orders to accompany two things: panettone tradizionale and panettone cioccolato . I stuck with the classic and a caffè macchiato. Breakfast with friends The terrace and beyond, which includes a huge patio and swimming pool  Wall of wine Terrace wraps to the right at the end Animals provide food (e.g., ostriches provide eggs), as well as amusement for kids, on the land in front of the restaurant. Enjoying artisan panettone and ...