Strumpet Bride? Bella Figura?

April 2, 2011

A shop window in small-town Sicily: bridal mini-gown.

Che pensi? Whaddya think?

The height of chic? The depths of kitsch?

Would you wear it?

Sicilian Bridal Gown in shop window, copyright Jann Huizenga

One thing’s for sure. Conservative old Sicily is on the march.

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My Red-Capped Cobbler

March 27, 2010

Ciao Cobbler!

On my first visit, I gave to you a beloved bag with a dangling strap.

You smiled, squinted over it, and cobbled it up.

Charge: gratis.

On my second visit, I gave to you a bad boot.

You smiled, squinted over it, and cobbled it up.

Charge: €1.

Viva my Red-Capped Cobbler!

Cobbler in Southeast Sicily, copyright Jann HuizengaClick to subscribe to BaroqueSicily.


Sicily in Lemon Yellow

March 22, 2011

Sicilian Lemons at Market, copyright Jann Huizenga

Yellow Wall in Southeast Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Sicilian Citrons, copyright Jann Huizenga

Yellow Lichen on Stone, Copyright Jann Huizenga

Sicilian Veggie Vender with Yellow Melons, copyright Jann Huizenga

Yellow Door in Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

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Sicily in Grassy Green

March 17, 2011

In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day–and impending primavera–I give you green.

In honor of Italy’s 150th birthday being celebrated today, I give you green (one of her tricolors).

I’m also dedicating this post to my Japanese friends, wishing and praying for greener days ahead.

Drystone wall in Southeast Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Sicilian fennel, copyright Jann Huizenga

Green graffiti in Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Sicilian Carob Tree, copyright Jann Huizenga

Green shutter in Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Sicilian artichokes, copyright Jann Huizenga

Stone house in Sicilian field, copyright Jann Huizenga

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Hey, foodies! Please check out the beautiful online food magazine THE ZENCHILADA. My article on Virgins’ Breasts (a Sicilian cookie) can be found on pages 46-47.

 


Sicily in Pulsing Pink

March 14, 2011

Pink Sunset in Ragusa Ibla, Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Vendor on Pink Wall in Ragusa, SIcily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Pink Laundry in SIcily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Pink Cloud in Ragusa Ibla, Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Balloons in Sicily, copyright Jann HuizengaPink Wall in Ragusa Ibla, Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Spring Onions in Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Fireworks at Festa di San Sebastiano, Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily, copyright Jann Huizenga

Thanks to all of you for your comments on the last post. Congratulations to Natalie, WINNER of the COOKBOOK giveaway!  Check out Natalie’s charming blog, anamericaninrome.

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