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Postcards from Sicily: Ferragosto traffic with a view

Ferragosto Traffic, with a view of Castel Mola and Taormina on the way to Giardini Naxos, Messina.

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olioviadellafonte says:

August 19, 2014 at 8:26 am

OMG !! AT LEAST I WAS IN ROME, WHICH WAS EMPTY !!!

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1. unwillingexpat says:
  
  August 19, 2014 at 4:51 pm
  
  I’d take Rome any day, instead of Giardini Naxos in the August heat!
  
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  1. olioviadellafonte says:
    
    August 19, 2014 at 8:59 pm
    
    I can imagine !
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Mary Maggio says:

August 26, 2014 at 4:52 am

Am crazy about your blog which I just found. Can’t even stay on one page. I’m going to Sicily (from MN, USA) for two months in October. It’ll be my fourth visit. I love Sicily!

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Rochelle Del Borrello

Hello,

I am an Italo Australian writer who ran away to Sicily sixteen years ago, to the surprise of family, friends and myself.

Ever since moving to Italy I’ve been teaching ESL and writing about my experiences in Sicily .

This blog is all about my obsession with the island and its culture.

I love food, slow travel, photography, creative writing, music, reading books and all things Italian.

I live a misadventurous life near Messina as a full time Mummy, part time writer and life long creative.

Drop me a line if you want to know more or collaborate.

sicilyinsideandout@gmail.com

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Beach time in Sicily is coming to an end as the summer holidays are begining to wind down. But I'm holding into the sensations by publishing a post about my first summer on a Sicilian beach and the unique way Italians do beach holidays. Click on the link in my bio for a good Sunday read. . . . . . #summerinitaly#theendofsummer #sicilyinsideandout #sicilying #thebeachinsicily#sicilianbeachside #expatlifeinitaly#italy#anaustralianinsicily#cultureshock#Italy#Sicily#lifeinitaly#experiencingitaly#expathumour#italymagazine#Italia#Sicilia#observingitaly#notquiteitalian#discoveringsicily#madeinsicily#italyiloveyou#dolcevita#reallifeitaly#everydayitaly#italianitalianculture#segmentomagazine#italoamericano#livinginitaly

I’ve picked up a lot of little Italian picadillos. I want my coffee in a cup, not a glass (it gets cold too quickly , and it tastes better in a cup), I want my cappuccino warm not boiling hot and I think people are strange to order a cappuccino in the afternoon (as it usually is a breakfast drink). I am yet to find a good espresso in Australia ... Today on the blog some reflections about coffee consumption in Italy. (Click in Bio) . . . . . #coffee#coffeeinItaly#caffeinitalia#italymagazine#Italy#cultureshock#Sicily#italianexperience#reversecultureshock#Italia#discoveringitaly#expatproblems#australianinitaly#expatinitaly#italianvocabulary#italianwordoftheday#howtodrinkcoffeeinitaly#italiancapuccino#becomingalittleitalian#findinghome#reflectionpiece#sicilyisideandout#unwillingexpat#italianissimo#italyiloveyou#livinginitaly#caffè#espresso#imissmybrunch#inlovewithitalybutmissingaustralia

Saint Lawrence or Laurence (Latin: Laurentius, lit. "laurelled"; 31 December AD 225 – 10 August 258) was one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome, Italy, under Pope Sixtus II who were martyred in the persecution of the Christians that the Roman Emperor Valerian ordered in 258. Because the Perseid Meteor Shower typically occurs annually in mid-August on or proximate to his feast day, some refer to the shower as the "Tears of St Lawrence" Everyone is looking for a shooting star for a wish tonight...

Culture shock for new expats in Italy is a constant state of teeth grinding chagrin but with time this changes. Like moving in with someone you love you begin to get used to every annoying little habit. You begin to make jokes and even the most infuriating aspects become an accepted part of the relationship. Today on SI&O I share some culture shocks I still experience, but with a smile on my face. In this months #DolceVitaBloggers post (Link in the bio) . . . . . #expatlifeinitaly#italy#anaustralianinsicily#cultureshock#Italy#Sicily#lifeinitaly#experiencingitaly#sicilyinsideandout#expathumour#italymagazine#Italia#Sicilia#observingitaly#notquiteitalian#discoveringsicily#madeinsicily#italyiloveyou#dolcevita#reallifeitaly#everydayitaly#italianitalianculture#segmentomagazine#italoamericano#livinginitaly#strugglesforexpat#livingandlovingitaly#fortheloveofitaly#italianisms

Many foods have been created by Italo Americans which have taken their Italian traditions and adapted them into the culture of their new homes, in a unique crossover cuisine which actually does not exist in Italy. For an overview on how to eat an authentic meal in Italy with a full vocab click on the link in bio to read todays delectable post. . . . . . . . #sicilia#sicilianfood#sicily#sicily_it#sicily🇮🇹#sicilyfood#madeinsicily#Italy#italyfoodporn#italyfood#italymagazine#siculucuisine#siciliancuisine#dolcevita#sicilyinsideandout#italia#authenticitaly#italiancuisine#italianwordoftheday#learnitalian#italianlanguage#italianculture#italianfood#italoamerican#formaggio#cheeselover#madeinitaly#howtoeatlikeanitalian#savouringitaly#finefoodeating

Ferragosto is the Italian mid-August holiday. The term comes from the Latin Feriae Augusti (Augustus’ rest), a celebration first introduced by Emperor Augustus in 18 BC. In addition to the existing ancient Roman festivals which celebrated harvest times, the Roman Empire chose to revel in the heat and basically take the month to rest. Today August in Italy is synonymous with the summer vacations when the country shuts down, and most Italians go to the beach, up to the mountains or overseas. The 15th of August is a national holiday and a religious feast day which celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The Madonna is the patron saint of many Italian cities, including Messina which holds one of the most elaborate parades on the island of Sicily, together with numerous other towns. Have a look at my little list of August events in Sicily on the blog (see bio) with a link to a great font of information for events throughout the year. #sicily#sicily_mood#italymagazine#sicily❤️#sicily🇮🇹 #sicilyismylove#sicilyessence#sicilia#sicilylove#summerinsicily#italyiloveyou#italianexperience#italytravel#italia#italy#ferragosto#augustinitaly#august#agosto#italiantraditions #sicilytravel#summerinitaly#sicilying#sicilyexperience#messina#madonna#annunziata#feste#sagre #sicilyinsideandout

Since moving to Sicily, I can’t say I’ve suddenly inherited the gardening gene, but I have become more passionate about the art of gardening. A garden is a place of reflection, there is a sense of peace which connects you to the rhythms of the natural world. I love planting things and watching them grow. Growing things is like planting the seed of an idea in your mind and seeing it develop into its ultimate form. (New post, link in bio😊) . . . . . #sicily#sicily_mood#sicily_it#sicilytourism#sicilya #sicily❤️#sicily🇮🇹 #sicilyfood#sicily#sicilyismylove#sicilyessence#siciliangardens#sicilylove#summerinsicily#italyiloveyou#italianexperience#italytravel#italia#sicilytravel#summerinitaly#sicilying#sicilyexperience#madeinsicily#Italy#italyfoodporn#italyfood#italymagazine#gardening#thetraditionofgardens#naturalworld

Dunking waves at a Sicilian beach ...

I promise this will be last photo of granita on my feed for this year (we are in full shaved ice season I'm afraid, with a heatwave in the South underway😰) I'm addicted to coffee granita but at least once a year I do a strawberry one, which takes me back to my childhood eating strawberries from my Nonna's garden. . . . . . #whatsicilyis#sicilyinfood#discoveringsicily#cucinasiciliana#sicilia#siciliandishes#sicilianfood#sicily#sicily_it#sicily🇮🇹#sicilyfood#summerinsicily#italia#madeinsicily#Italy#italyfoodporn#italyfood#italymagazine#granita#granita#summertreats#estate#estateinitalia#estateinsicilia#siculucuisine#siciliancuisine#dolcevita#summerdecadence#decadenzaestiva#summer

While slurping up my first fig of the year, I recall how Italian Renaissance poets used the image of the fig as an erotic metaphor for female genitalia, who knew to eat a fig would be so provocative. A delicious and provocative 😉 Sunday post from Sicily, click on link in Bio. . . . . . Mentre mangio il mio primo fico dell’anno, io mi riccordo come i poeti Italiani del Rinascemento usavano l’immagine del fico come una metafora erotica per i genitali femminili, che sapeva che mangiare un fico poteva essere cosi provocante. Post anche in Italiano, clicca sul bio. . . . . . #whatsicilyis#sicilyinfood#discoveringsicily#cucinasiciliana#sicilia#siciliandishes#sicilianfood#sicily#sicily_it#sicily🇮🇹#sicilyfood#summerinsicily#italia#madeinsicily#Italy#italyfoodporn#italyfood#italymagazine#granita#figs#summertreats#estate#estateinitalia#estateinsicilia#siculucuisine#siciliancuisine#dolcevita#summerdecadence#decadenzaestiva#summer

Food and religious festivals (sagre and feste) all over the peninsula are at the heart and soul of Italian traditions. The ones celebrated on the island of Sicily are particularly rich in history, colour and taste. Here are some suggestions to put on your Sicilian bucket list for a visit in July, a perfect mixture of sunshine, cuisine and tradition. The link is in my bio for the full post. . . . . . . . #whatsicilyis#sicilyinfood#discoveringsicily#cucinasiciliana#sicilia#siciliandishes#sicilianfood#sicily#sicily_it#sicily🇮🇹#sicilyfood#summerinsicily#italia#madeinsicily#Italy#italyfoodporn#italyfood#italymagazine#granita#gelato#summertreats#estate#estateinitalia#estateinsicilia#siculucuisine#siciliancuisine#dolcevita#summerdecadence#decadenzaestiva#summer

Sicily is filled with many culinary delicacies throughout the year, but it seems to outdo itself for the summer holidays when everyone is out to have a good time and forget their diets. Dipping into some Sicilian summer treats today on the SI&O (link in bio) . . . . La Sicilia è piena di molte delizie culinare durante tutto l’anno, ma sembra che ancora di più vengano fuori per le vacanze estive, quando tutti sono pronti per divertirsi e dimenticono le loro diete. Clicca sul link per leggere di piú. . . . . . . . #whatsicilyis#sicilyinfood#discoveringsicily#cucinasiciliana#sicilia#siciliandishes#sicilianfood#sicily#sicily_it#sicily🇮🇹#sicilyfood#summerinsicily#italia#madeinsicily#Italy#italyfoodporn#italyfood#italymagazine#granita#gelato#summertreats#estate#estateinitalia#estateinsicilia#siculucuisine#siciliancuisine#dolcevita#summerdecadence#decadenzaestiva#summer

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Rochelle Del Borrello

Hello,

I am an Italo Australian writer who ran away to Sicily sixteen years ago, to the surprise of family, friends and myself.

Ever since moving to Italy I’ve been teaching ESL and writing about my experiences in Sicily .

This blog is all about my obsession with the island and its culture.

I love food, slow travel, photography, creative writing, music, reading books and all things Italian.

I live a misadventurous life near Messina as a full time Mummy, part time writer and life long creative.

Drop me a line if you want to know more or collaborate.

sicilyinsideandout@gmail.com

Cheers

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Beach time in Sicily is coming to an end as the summer holidays are begining to wind down. But I'm holding into the sensations by publishing a post about my first summer on a Sicilian beach and the unique way Italians do beach holidays. Click on the link in my bio for a good Sunday read. . . . . . #summerinitaly#theendofsummer #sicilyinsideandout #sicilying #thebeachinsicily#sicilianbeachside #expatlifeinitaly#italy#anaustralianinsicily#cultureshock#Italy#Sicily#lifeinitaly#experiencingitaly#expathumour#italymagazine#Italia#Sicilia#observingitaly#notquiteitalian#discoveringsicily#madeinsicily#italyiloveyou#dolcevita#reallifeitaly#everydayitaly#italianitalianculture#segmentomagazine#italoamericano#livinginitaly

I’ve picked up a lot of little Italian picadillos. I want my coffee in a cup, not a glass (it gets cold too quickly , and it tastes better in a cup), I want my cappuccino warm not boiling hot and I think people are strange to order a cappuccino in the afternoon (as it usually is a breakfast drink). I am yet to find a good espresso in Australia ... Today on the blog some reflections about coffee consumption in Italy. (Click in Bio) . . . . . #coffee#coffeeinItaly#caffeinitalia#italymagazine#Italy#cultureshock#Sicily#italianexperience#reversecultureshock#Italia#discoveringitaly#expatproblems#australianinitaly#expatinitaly#italianvocabulary#italianwordoftheday#howtodrinkcoffeeinitaly#italiancapuccino#becomingalittleitalian#findinghome#reflectionpiece#sicilyisideandout#unwillingexpat#italianissimo#italyiloveyou#livinginitaly#caffè#espresso#imissmybrunch#inlovewithitalybutmissingaustralia

Saint Lawrence or Laurence (Latin: Laurentius, lit. "laurelled"; 31 December AD 225 – 10 August 258) was one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome, Italy, under Pope Sixtus II who were martyred in the persecution of the Christians that the Roman Emperor Valerian ordered in 258. Because the Perseid Meteor Shower typically occurs annually in mid-August on or proximate to his feast day, some refer to the shower as the "Tears of St Lawrence" Everyone is looking for a shooting star for a wish tonight...

Culture shock for new expats in Italy is a constant state of teeth grinding chagrin but with time this changes. Like moving in with someone you love you begin to get used to every annoying little habit. You begin to make jokes and even the most infuriating aspects become an accepted part of the relationship. Today on SI&O I share some culture shocks I still experience, but with a smile on my face. In this months #DolceVitaBloggers post (Link in the bio) . . . . . #expatlifeinitaly#italy#anaustralianinsicily#cultureshock#Italy#Sicily#lifeinitaly#experiencingitaly#sicilyinsideandout#expathumour#italymagazine#Italia#Sicilia#observingitaly#notquiteitalian#discoveringsicily#madeinsicily#italyiloveyou#dolcevita#reallifeitaly#everydayitaly#italianitalianculture#segmentomagazine#italoamericano#livinginitaly#strugglesforexpat#livingandlovingitaly#fortheloveofitaly#italianisms

Many foods have been created by Italo Americans which have taken their Italian traditions and adapted them into the culture of their new homes, in a unique crossover cuisine which actually does not exist in Italy. For an overview on how to eat an authentic meal in Italy with a full vocab click on the link in bio to read todays delectable post. . . . . . . . #sicilia#sicilianfood#sicily#sicily_it#sicily🇮🇹#sicilyfood#madeinsicily#Italy#italyfoodporn#italyfood#italymagazine#siculucuisine#siciliancuisine#dolcevita#sicilyinsideandout#italia#authenticitaly#italiancuisine#italianwordoftheday#learnitalian#italianlanguage#italianculture#italianfood#italoamerican#formaggio#cheeselover#madeinitaly#howtoeatlikeanitalian#savouringitaly#finefoodeating

Ferragosto is the Italian mid-August holiday. The term comes from the Latin Feriae Augusti (Augustus’ rest), a celebration first introduced by Emperor Augustus in 18 BC. In addition to the existing ancient Roman festivals which celebrated harvest times, the Roman Empire chose to revel in the heat and basically take the month to rest. Today August in Italy is synonymous with the summer vacations when the country shuts down, and most Italians go to the beach, up to the mountains or overseas. The 15th of August is a national holiday and a religious feast day which celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The Madonna is the patron saint of many Italian cities, including Messina which holds one of the most elaborate parades on the island of Sicily, together with numerous other towns. Have a look at my little list of August events in Sicily on the blog (see bio) with a link to a great font of information for events throughout the year. #sicily#sicily_mood#italymagazine#sicily❤️#sicily🇮🇹 #sicilyismylove#sicilyessence#sicilia#sicilylove#summerinsicily#italyiloveyou#italianexperience#italytravel#italia#italy#ferragosto#augustinitaly#august#agosto#italiantraditions #sicilytravel#summerinitaly#sicilying#sicilyexperience#messina#madonna#annunziata#feste#sagre #sicilyinsideandout

Since moving to Sicily, I can’t say I’ve suddenly inherited the gardening gene, but I have become more passionate about the art of gardening. A garden is a place of reflection, there is a sense of peace which connects you to the rhythms of the natural world. I love planting things and watching them grow. Growing things is like planting the seed of an idea in your mind and seeing it develop into its ultimate form. (New post, link in bio😊) . . . . . #sicily#sicily_mood#sicily_it#sicilytourism#sicilya #sicily❤️#sicily🇮🇹 #sicilyfood#sicily#sicilyismylove#sicilyessence#siciliangardens#sicilylove#summerinsicily#italyiloveyou#italianexperience#italytravel#italia#sicilytravel#summerinitaly#sicilying#sicilyexperience#madeinsicily#Italy#italyfoodporn#italyfood#italymagazine#gardening#thetraditionofgardens#naturalworld

Dunking waves at a Sicilian beach ...

I promise this will be last photo of granita on my feed for this year (we are in full shaved ice season I'm afraid, with a heatwave in the South underway😰) I'm addicted to coffee granita but at least once a year I do a strawberry one, which takes me back to my childhood eating strawberries from my Nonna's garden. . . . . . #whatsicilyis#sicilyinfood#discoveringsicily#cucinasiciliana#sicilia#siciliandishes#sicilianfood#sicily#sicily_it#sicily🇮🇹#sicilyfood#summerinsicily#italia#madeinsicily#Italy#italyfoodporn#italyfood#italymagazine#granita#granita#summertreats#estate#estateinitalia#estateinsicilia#siculucuisine#siciliancuisine#dolcevita#summerdecadence#decadenzaestiva#summer

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Beach time in Sicily is coming to an end as the summer holidays are begining to wind down. But I'm holding into the sensations by publishing a post about my first summer on a Sicilian beach and the unique way Italians do beach holidays. Click on the link in my bio for a good Sunday read. . . . . . #summerinitaly#theendofsummer #sicilyinsideandout #sicilying #thebeachinsicily#sicilianbeachside #expatlifeinitaly#italy#anaustralianinsicily#cultureshock#Italy#Sicily#lifeinitaly#experiencingitaly#expathumour#italymagazine#Italia#Sicilia#observingitaly#notquiteitalian#discoveringsicily#madeinsicily#italyiloveyou#dolcevita#reallifeitaly#everydayitaly#italianitalianculture#segmentomagazine#italoamericano#livinginitaly

I’ve picked up a lot of little Italian picadillos. I want my coffee in a cup, not a glass (it gets cold too quickly , and it tastes better in a cup), I want my cappuccino warm not boiling hot and I think people are strange to order a cappuccino in the afternoon (as it usually is a breakfast drink). I am yet to find a good espresso in Australia ... Today on the blog some reflections about coffee consumption in Italy. (Click in Bio) . . . . . #coffee#coffeeinItaly#caffeinitalia#italymagazine#Italy#cultureshock#Sicily#italianexperience#reversecultureshock#Italia#discoveringitaly#expatproblems#australianinitaly#expatinitaly#italianvocabulary#italianwordoftheday#howtodrinkcoffeeinitaly#italiancapuccino#becomingalittleitalian#findinghome#reflectionpiece#sicilyisideandout#unwillingexpat#italianissimo#italyiloveyou#livinginitaly#caffè#espresso#imissmybrunch#inlovewithitalybutmissingaustralia

Saint Lawrence or Laurence (Latin: Laurentius, lit. "laurelled"; 31 December AD 225 – 10 August 258) was one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome, Italy, under Pope Sixtus II who were martyred in the persecution of the Christians that the Roman Emperor Valerian ordered in 258. Because the Perseid Meteor Shower typically occurs annually in mid-August on or proximate to his feast day, some refer to the shower as the "Tears of St Lawrence" Everyone is looking for a shooting star for a wish tonight...

Culture shock for new expats in Italy is a constant state of teeth grinding chagrin but with time this changes. Like moving in with someone you love you begin to get used to every annoying little habit. You begin to make jokes and even the most infuriating aspects become an accepted part of the relationship. Today on SI&O I share some culture shocks I still experience, but with a smile on my face. In this months #DolceVitaBloggers post (Link in the bio) . . . . . #expatlifeinitaly#italy#anaustralianinsicily#cultureshock#Italy#Sicily#lifeinitaly#experiencingitaly#sicilyinsideandout#expathumour#italymagazine#Italia#Sicilia#observingitaly#notquiteitalian#discoveringsicily#madeinsicily#italyiloveyou#dolcevita#reallifeitaly#everydayitaly#italianitalianculture#segmentomagazine#italoamericano#livinginitaly#strugglesforexpat#livingandlovingitaly#fortheloveofitaly#italianisms

Many foods have been created by Italo Americans which have taken their Italian traditions and adapted them into the culture of their new homes, in a unique crossover cuisine which actually does not exist in Italy. For an overview on how to eat an authentic meal in Italy with a full vocab click on the link in bio to read todays delectable post. . . . . . . . #sicilia#sicilianfood#sicily#sicily_it#sicily🇮🇹#sicilyfood#madeinsicily#Italy#italyfoodporn#italyfood#italymagazine#siculucuisine#siciliancuisine#dolcevita#sicilyinsideandout#italia#authenticitaly#italiancuisine#italianwordoftheday#learnitalian#italianlanguage#italianculture#italianfood#italoamerican#formaggio#cheeselover#madeinitaly#howtoeatlikeanitalian#savouringitaly#finefoodeating

Ferragosto is the Italian mid-August holiday. The term comes from the Latin Feriae Augusti (Augustus’ rest), a celebration first introduced by Emperor Augustus in 18 BC. In addition to the existing ancient Roman festivals which celebrated harvest times, the Roman Empire chose to revel in the heat and basically take the month to rest. Today August in Italy is synonymous with the summer vacations when the country shuts down, and most Italians go to the beach, up to the mountains or overseas. The 15th of August is a national holiday and a religious feast day which celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The Madonna is the patron saint of many Italian cities, including Messina which holds one of the most elaborate parades on the island of Sicily, together with numerous other towns. Have a look at my little list of August events in Sicily on the blog (see bio) with a link to a great font of information for events throughout the year. #sicily#sicily_mood#italymagazine#sicily❤️#sicily🇮🇹 #sicilyismylove#sicilyessence#sicilia#sicilylove#summerinsicily#italyiloveyou#italianexperience#italytravel#italia#italy#ferragosto#augustinitaly#august#agosto#italiantraditions #sicilytravel#summerinitaly#sicilying#sicilyexperience#messina#madonna#annunziata#feste#sagre #sicilyinsideandout

Since moving to Sicily, I can’t say I’ve suddenly inherited the gardening gene, but I have become more passionate about the art of gardening. A garden is a place of reflection, there is a sense of peace which connects you to the rhythms of the natural world. I love planting things and watching them grow. Growing things is like planting the seed of an idea in your mind and seeing it develop into its ultimate form. (New post, link in bio😊) . . . . . #sicily#sicily_mood#sicily_it#sicilytourism#sicilya #sicily❤️#sicily🇮🇹 #sicilyfood#sicily#sicilyismylove#sicilyessence#siciliangardens#sicilylove#summerinsicily#italyiloveyou#italianexperience#italytravel#italia#sicilytravel#summerinitaly#sicilying#sicilyexperience#madeinsicily#Italy#italyfoodporn#italyfood#italymagazine#gardening#thetraditionofgardens#naturalworld

Dunking waves at a Sicilian beach ...

I promise this will be last photo of granita on my feed for this year (we are in full shaved ice season I'm afraid, with a heatwave in the South underway😰) I'm addicted to coffee granita but at least once a year I do a strawberry one, which takes me back to my childhood eating strawberries from my Nonna's garden. . . . . . #whatsicilyis#sicilyinfood#discoveringsicily#cucinasiciliana#sicilia#siciliandishes#sicilianfood#sicily#sicily_it#sicily🇮🇹#sicilyfood#summerinsicily#italia#madeinsicily#Italy#italyfoodporn#italyfood#italymagazine#granita#granita#summertreats#estate#estateinitalia#estateinsicilia#siculucuisine#siciliancuisine#dolcevita#summerdecadence#decadenzaestiva#summer

While slurping up my first fig of the year, I recall how Italian Renaissance poets used the image of the fig as an erotic metaphor for female genitalia, who knew to eat a fig would be so provocative. A delicious and provocative 😉 Sunday post from Sicily, click on link in Bio. . . . . . Mentre mangio il mio primo fico dell’anno, io mi riccordo come i poeti Italiani del Rinascemento usavano l’immagine del fico come una metafora erotica per i genitali femminili, che sapeva che mangiare un fico poteva essere cosi provocante. Post anche in Italiano, clicca sul bio. . . . . . #whatsicilyis#sicilyinfood#discoveringsicily#cucinasiciliana#sicilia#siciliandishes#sicilianfood#sicily#sicily_it#sicily🇮🇹#sicilyfood#summerinsicily#italia#madeinsicily#Italy#italyfoodporn#italyfood#italymagazine#granita#figs#summertreats#estate#estateinitalia#estateinsicilia#siculucuisine#siciliancuisine#dolcevita#summerdecadence#decadenzaestiva#summer

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