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Sicilian Brioche in Palermo near Porta Nuova and Corso Calatafimi

May 9, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Sicilian brioche or brioscia a croissant with gelato - a Sicilian treat on a summer day

Here is a little street scene of Palermo, Sicily. In this video I am enjoying a Sicilian Brioche with gelato, or the Italian version of ice cream (but better!).  This is outside the Porta Nuova and Corso Calatafimi area of Palermo where many tourists converge and you can find … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Palermo Tagged With: brioscia, Corso Calatafimi Palermo, italian brioche, Ninu U Ballerinu, Porta Nuova Palermo, Sicilian horse carriage

Italian Tuscan Proverb – Ogni Pazzo Vuol Dar Consiglio – What does it mean?

May 5, 2025 By Larry Aiello

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What does "Ogni Pazzo Vuol(e) Dar(e) Consiglio" Mean? This is an Italian proverb that originated in the Tuscan region. Italian Vocabulary Ogni Pazzo - every crazy person, or fool Vuol(e) dar(e) - wants to give Consiglio - advice An alternative word for a fool in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Italian Proverbs Tagged With: every crazy person wants to give advice, every fool wants to give advice, ogni pazzo vuol dar consiglio, tuscan proverb

Visit Palermo Sicily on Vacation – a City Full of Charm

April 26, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Image of the Cathedral in Palermo

If you are planning a vacation to Italy and are coming up with an itinerary, you should strongly consider a visit to Palermo, Sicily for your vacation, it is a city that will amaze you! Full of charm, Palermo has been home and crossroads of different cultures, which have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Palermo Tagged With: arancina, catacombs, mondello, norman palace, palermo cathedral, the zisa, visit palermo, visit sicily

How do they Make Olive Oil in Palermo, Sicily?

April 19, 2025 By Larry Aiello

In this video I will tell you how they make homemade olive oil in Palermo, Sicily.   One of the great things about Palermo is that there are numerous olive groves right outside the city in the Sicilian countryside. The quality of the normal every day extra virgin olive oil is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Italy - Miscellaneous Tagged With: make olive oil, making home made olive oil in palermo, olive oil, olive oil in palermo, sicilian olive oil

What does “Amor Non Conosce Travaglio” Mean in Italian?

April 13, 2025 By Larry Aiello

What does “Amor Non Conosce Travaglio” mean in Italian? This is an Italian saying that literally means love does not know work. The Italian vocabulary in this saying: Amor, which is shortened for amore means love, similar to feeling amorous. Italians will sometimes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Italian Proverbs Tagged With: amor non conosce travaglio, italian proverb, Italian Sayings, travaghio in sicilian

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