Echo Thomas

Sometime in late February, almond trees bloom in succession across Sicily’s green hills, like popcorn popping in slow motion. These white puffs are the harbingers of spring, a season overflowing with delicious food and rich traditions. The Feast of San Giuseppe on March 19 officially announces the season in small towns across the island. Villagers create altars and offer huge amounts of food to the Gods to recognize good fortune and invoke a bountiful harvest.