Sicily is known for Castelvetrano Olives, sweet, smooth and buttery bright green olives from the medieval village of Castelvetrano near Trapani, on the south west tip of Sicily. Close to Tunisia (North Africa), Sicily sits in the warm Mediterranean waters with sandy beaches, and cuisine…

Look for fennel from fall until early spring. This crunchy, slightly anise flavoured vegetable is often featured in French and Italian cooking.