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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 2h

One year ago we spent one night with Mount Etna on an ancient crater amid a chestnut forest Read all about it in this post from my #Sicily #Blog archive ONE NIGHT WITH ETNA AT ETNA RURAL COTTAGE 🌋 whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2025/12/one-...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

On the first #Sunday of every month entrance is free to ALL of #Sicilys Regional Cultural Sites and Museums so this morning we took Duke to the Archaeological Park of Naxos 🦎🐕‍🦺 GIARDINI NAXOS ~ THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK AND MUSEUM whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2020/03/giar...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It is always wonderful to be welcomed back with open arms by the family at Trattoria da Antonio in #GiardiniNaxos This week there we enjoyed Sarde Beccafico for starters and Seabass baked with a Potato Crust Yummy !!! 🎣 From my #Sicily #Blog whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2020/02/giar...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

There are many fantastic ways to experience Mount Etna in Sicily 🌋 From my #Sicily #Blog archive here is 22 WAYS TO EXPERIENCE ETNA whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2018/09/22-w...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Giardini Naxos is a fully fledged seaside town with a port and long stretches of beaches, lined with hotels, bars and restaurants From my #Sicily #Blog archive here is GIARDINI NAXOS ~ MY TOWN 🐬 whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2020/02/giar...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Dolce far niente is a classic #Italian expression that translates to "the sweetness of doing nothing" and that is exactly what we have been doing since we arrived back home in #Sicily for #autumn Here is WHY I LOVE AUTUMN IN SICILY 🐿️ whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The fig (fica) has been cultivated in Sicily since ancient times and come into season in late summer into early autumn The two most common varieties of fig found on the island are the Sicilian white, which is actually yellowish green and the Sicilian black, which ripens to a deep purple 💜

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Duke is happy to be back in Sicily 🌋🐕‍🦺

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

From my #Sicily #Blog archive here is WHY I LOVE AUTUMN IN SICILY 🐿️ whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

WHY I LOVE AUTUMN IN #SICILY 🐿️ whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

WHY I LOVE AUTUMN IN SICILY 🐿️ Here are a few reasons whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#Taormina has always been renowned as a destination for #British visitors ever since the 18th Century leaving a legacy of history giving the town a quintessential British touch 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 From my #Sicily #Blog archive TAORMINA ~ THE BRITISH LEGACY whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2017/09/taor...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

As we begin the final countdown until we drive home to our #Sicilian house here are just a few reasons Why I Love #Autumn in Sicily Hop on over to my #Sicily #Blog for more reasons WHY I LOVE AUTUMN IN SICILY 🍂🐿️ whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

As we begin the final countdown until we drive home to our #Sicilian house here are just a few reasons Why I Love #Autumn in Sicily To be continued … Hop on over to my #Sicily #Blog for more reasons in my post WHY I LOVE AUTUMN IN SICILY 🍂🐿️ whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Castiglione di Sicilia and its territory is a beautiful place steeped in much history Off the beaten track on an unpaved road amid lush vineyards you will find the Cuba di San Domenica (the Byzantine Cube of Santa Domenica) This is one of the most mysterious religious buildings in #Sicily ✝️

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In autumn in Sicily we always see huge and I mean HUGE plump peaches, they are known as the “Settembrina”(September Peach) and they are cultivated in a unique way wrapped in paper bags From my #Sicily #Blog WHY I LOVE AUTUMN IN SICILY 🍑 whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The Villa Romana del Casale is a large and elaborate Roman villa located 3km from the town of Piazza Armerina 🏺 From my #Sicily #Blog archive here is SICILY’S 7 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2020/09/sici...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

In Sicily desserts are the crowning finish to a meal and not just for those of us who have a sweet tooth #Sicilian sweets and desserts are one of the highlights of any trip to #Sicily, here are 20 SICILIAN SWEETS AND DESSERTS YOU MUST TRY whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2020/09/20-s...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I have been receiving lots of questions asking about the dates for the Pistachio Festival in #Bronte The dates this year are: 💚 25th to 27th September 💚 2nd to 4th October From my #Sicily #Blog archive BRONTE ~ THE PISTACHIO FESTIVAL whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2026/02/bron...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Nelson's Column in #London is one of the most famous monuments in the world, but have you ever heard of Nelson's Castle? 🗝️ Well, it exists, and it is in Sicily! From my #Sicily #Blog archive here is NELSON’S CASTLE IN SICILY 🇬🇧 whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2017/09/nels...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I love almonds, so much so that I even named my Blog after them In Sicily now it is peak almond harvesting season … From #Sicily #Blog archive here is 14 WAYS TO USE SICILIAN ALMONDS 🤍 whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2019/03/14-w...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Spaghetti with Squid Ink is a dramatic #pasta dish and maybe not recommended on a romantic dinner for two 🖤 Find out why in my #Sicily #Blog post 20 SICILIAN PASTA DISHES YOU MUST TRY whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2021/06/20-s...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

No, shoulder season is not an #autumn fashion trend it is a phrase is used in the #travel industry for ‘off season’ There are so many reasons to love late summer and autumn in Sicily so from my #Blog archive enjoy WHY I LOVE AUTUMN IN SICILY whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Today is National Read a #Book Day 📚 At the moment I reading again for the fourth time A House in Sicily by Daphne Phelps From my #Sicily #Blog archive here is CASA CUSENI ~ A HOUSE IN SICILY whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2016/08/casa...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Don't forget that on the First #Sunday of Every Month entrance is FREE to ALL of #Sicily's Regional Cultural Sites and Museums including Isola Bella 🎟️ Prepare for your visit with my #Blog post TAORMINA ~ ISOLA BELLA whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2025/09/taor...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Fennel is in season in the UK from summer through early autumn BUT in Sicily fennel is available all year round & is one of the islands top ingredients for dishes and salads From my #Sicily #Blog archive here is WHY I LOVE AUTUMN IN SICILY 🌿 whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The coastline north of Catania is called The Riviera of the Cyclops Aci Trezza is a village where three rocks stand in the sea, legend says that rocks were thrown there by the cyclop Polyphemus Now on my #Sicily #Blog THE ODYSSEY 🔱 whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

September is a wonderful month in Sicily Have you ever wondered how the seasons come and go? From my #Sicily #Blog archive here is PERSEPHONE’S ISLAND ♥️ whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2018/08/pers...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Nelson's Column in #London is one of the most famous monuments in the world, but have you ever heard of Nelson's Castle? 🇬🇧 Well, it exists, and it is in Sicily! From my #Sicily #Blog archive here is NELSON’S CASTLE IN SICILY whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2017/09/nels...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Did you know that #Catania in #Sicily is known as the second most sunniest city in #Europe boasting an average of 347 hours of sun each month? If you are heading to this remarkable city this #autumn here are MY TOP CATANIA TRAVEL TIPS 📍 whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/10/my-t...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Tomato sauce (Sugo di Pomodoro) making season in Sicily takes place in late summer, from late August through early September Learn more about the cultivation of tomatoes in the south east in my #Sicily #Blog post SICILY’S SOUTH EAST CORNER 🍅 whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2021/04/sici...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Wow where did Summer go? Dreaming of heading back to Sicily me thinks and woo hoo today I can shout out loud “This month we are driving home!” 🍂🍁 From my #Sicily #Blog archive here is WHY I LOVE AUTUMN IN SICILY 🐿️ whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Everyone talks and thinks about summer in Sicily but Sicily does not end in August in fact some of its best months are September, October and November 🍁🍂🍄‍🟫🌰🍷🪵🌾🍇 Today from my #Sicily #Blog archive enjoy WHY I LOVE AUTUMN IN SICILY whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Have you ever tried a Lemon Seltz at a Chioschi in #Catania ??? 🍋🧂 Find out what a Chioschi is and what a Lemon Seltz is in my #Sicily #Blog post MY TOP CATANIA TRAVEL TIPS whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/10/my-t...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This dish is one of #Sicily’s most popular and it is so simple Garlic and chilli are softened in a pan that is then joined by mussels and white wine and left to steam for a couple of minutes Once the shells are open the whole lot is tossed with some fresh Sicilian tomatoes and served 🦪🌶️🧄🍽️

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Have you seen #TheOdyssey yet? Now on my #Sicily #Blog THE ODYSSEY ~ THE SICILIAN MYTHS & SICILIAN FILMING LOCATIONS whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-...

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The Odyssey - The Sicilian Myths & Sicilian Filming Locations

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Sicilian blood oranges grow in the volcanic soil surrounding Mount Etna but what gives them that ruby red colour???? Today from my #Sicily #Blog archive enjoy 14 WAYS TO USE SICILIAN ORANGES 🍊 whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2018/02/14-w...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

When we bought our #Sicilian home in 2007 we had only visited #Sicily three times, Crazy I know!!!! THEN we became back to front tourists … One of the places we first visited in 2011 was #Agrigento … A return visit beckons this autumn 🏛️🐕‍🦺 whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2020/05/wher...

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White Almond Sicily 🌺 @whitealmondsicily.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy International #Dog Day to Duke 👑🐕‍🦺 Here are some of his top Spring 2026 memories !!!! From my #Sicily #Blog archive here is DUKE’S SICILIAN STORY whitealmond-privatesicily.blogspot.com/2024/07/duke...

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