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SCOPELLO

“I FIND THAT OFTEN, IT’S WHAT YOU LEAST EXPECT THAT MAKES THE BIGGEST IMPACT.”

Andrew McConnell

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As a chef, the thing that I love most about travelling is the element of surprise. You never know what’s going to make an impression, or where that next special food discovery may occur.

Prior to arriving in Sicily, I was already looking forward to exploring the regional produce and cuisine of the Italian island. I had read so much about the famous seafood couscous, the preserved anchovies, the wild capers and the incredible wine culture.

However, the most striking, memorable and delicious thing I ate was pastries in the Sicilian village of Scopello. I find that often, it’s what you least expect that

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