SEPTEMBER 12-19, 2026

SICILY

with Chef Kevin O’Donnell

For seven days we were immersed in Sicilian food, wine, history and culture with Chef Kevin O’Donnell and Oldways. Sicily is a crossroads of Mediterranean influence: Italian, Spanish, Arab, French. We explored beyond tourist attractions in order to enjoy a true Sicilian experience – authentic cooking demonstrations and classes, tours of markets and ancient sites and special access to meet with farmers, producers, artisans, culinary historians and cooks.

Trip Highlights:

Hands-on cooking class with Chef Kevin at the Gambero Rosso Academy in Palermo
Walking street food tour in Palermo
Market tour with cheese-making demonstration in Ortigia
Chocolate-making workshop in Modica
Presentation by culinary historian Mary Taylor Simeti at Corona Trattoria
An afternoon with Corrado Assenza at Caffe Sicilia in Noto
Guided cultural tours of Modica, Ortigia, Ancient Siracusa, Agrigento and Palermo
Visit to a farm/wine cooperative
Guided tasting of Sicilian wines
Authentic meals in the countryside and in the city
Free time to explore and learn
19 CPEU credits for dietitians
Great camaraderie and so much more!