Sicily - Luncheon at the olive oil farm. . . . . . . .

May 7, 2017 - Baglio Fontanasalsa, Trapani, Sicily

"I miei Ospiti sono i miei Amici". . . . . . . . "All Guests are my Friends" 

With these words, Marika Burgarella welcomed us to her "Baglio", a typical 

Sicilian antique structure from the late 1700's, where tradition and culture

ensures a visit will be a most pleasant one. Tastings of the farm's products
 introduced us to the world of delicious Sicilian olive oil, wine and honey.

After leaving the hillside town of Erice, a short drive through the wildflower carpeted countryside brought us here. . . . . . . . . 

I was thrilled at this sight - an attractive dining area in one of the old barns
 on the property - already set up for our lunch following a short tour through
 the olive oil processing area with a tasting in the courtyard.

The lunch was amazing and served buffet style - so many fabulous dishes of 
appetizers, vegetables, salads, and then bowls of steaming pasta with wonderful
 sauces were brought out.

This was the fresh homemade pasta, a lady was actually rolling it right in the dining room

 and it was then cooked for our meal - I loved how it was formed, and it tasted so good.

OK, don't laugh, or gasp in horror, we are definitely not accomplished dancers!

 We were coerced by the lovely singing guitarist Irene into getting up on our

 feet - by then somewhat unsteady from the free flowing wine served with lunch. 

Nobody else would dance so we made fools of ourselves but had 

a really good time. . . . . . and thankfully didn't fall over!

Children, grandchildren - this is what we old folks get up to when out of 

your sight!!!!

Later, in the attractive courtyard under an arbor, we were served gelato and Sicilian 

Marsala wine - I admit to pouring my sweet wine over the little bowl of gelato - it was the

 perfect final touch to a memorable lunch.

Ahhh, lovely Sicily, what treasures hide behind your  ancient walls.