By: Heart.works
While Episode 1 of “Tasting Italy” led viewers through the labyrinthine alleyways of ancient and modern Rome, Episode 2, “The Sun-Soaked Salts of Sicily,” is tailored for the curious mind eager to delve into the origins of food and its culinary applications. Viewers are whisked away on a sensory journey through the heart of Sicilian salt production, witnessing picturesque scenes of ancient trucks trundling across rugged landscapes and boats gliding to islands untouched by modern transportation.
A peculiar phenomenon of flamingos frequenting these salt flats, their pink hue a result of the beta-carotene in the briny water, adds a magical touch to the landscape. It’s an enchanting interplay between nature and industry.
This episode is more than a culinary exploration; it’s a tribute to the enduring symbiosis of water, sun, and salt, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the humble seasoning that enriches our lives.
Flamingos Only, Beyond This Point
Mounds of sun-kissed salt
It’s not a Sukkah; it’s a clunker pickup on an impossibly narrow, bumpy path.
Filmmaker Robert Serini with Gianni Borrometi, trundling towards the marina
