Gallery North End Learning a little North End history Dried herbs and spices at Polcari’s Tasting fennel and figs Learning about cima di rape at the greengrocer Students on tour Michele giving out cooking tips Chocolate Easter Eggs from Italy Michele at Maria’s Pastry Shop Michele with Parmigiano Reggiano Albe with white figs Jim showing the difference between male and female eggplant Paul Revere Mall facing St. Stephen’s Church Steeple of the Old North Church Marzipan Sfogliatelle and Lobster Tails Paul Revere Mall North End street sign Sicily Just picked olives waiting to be pressed for oil Palermo, San Giovanni degli Eremiti Candlelight dinner with the Princess Cheese curds Marzipan Looking at Mt. Etna Selling fish at the Vucceria market Enjoying just made, warm ricotta Maria Grammatico making marzipan Picking olives Agrigento – Temple of Juno at twilight Wine tasting at the azienda Agrigento – Temple of Herakles Walking along the North Coast The start of making ricotta by boiling milk in an old cauldron Breaking the curds to make ricotta Et Cetera Michele receiving Boston’s Choice Awards for the North End Market Tour