Locali

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Locali, or locals, is a series of interviews with small business owners in Italy that explores the importance of supporting sustainable, or slow, travel to establish local, human connection so that we create our most memorable travel experiences. This approach to travel not only results in a positive impact on the local economy and community, but these are the stories that make us dream, the moments that change us from the inside out, that give us the permission to be human and help us to create our own Italian love story. Follow us on Facebook at Instagram @azzurrodreamtravel. Let's create YOUR own Italian love story. Permission to be human: granted.

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Thursday Aug 05, 2021

Community Kitchen Revitalizing Small-Town in Sicily: The Good Kitchen

Thursday Aug 05, 2021

Mount Etna has been in the news lately as she’s been erupting. As Europe’s highest active volcano, Mount Etna brings a lot of attention to the Island of Sicily. But Sicily is the home to more than Mount Etna and exists as almost a contradiction in landscapes. The island is both rocky and mountainous but also green and hilly. She sits on sparkling blue water coastlines and holds extremely fertile soil. Sicily’s history is even more diverse, being controlled, inhibited and invaded by multiple great civilizations. Travel writer Anthony Bourdain once remarked that Sicily has belonged to everyone but its own people.

This extremely varied history brings diverse ethnic vibrancy to Sicily’s culture. It has created warmth, authenticity, richness, pride, and humility that are uniquely Sicilian. Committed to preserving this continuing history is a not-for-profit project currently working in the quiet and remote hilltop town of Mussomeli. Danny McCubbin of Good For Good worked with this program to purchase one of the town’s abandoned homes for 1 euro (approximately $1.20) for the express purpose of launching a Community Kitchen. Danny works with recovery programs along with working with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver for over 17 years. He holds a firm belief that food can, and does, transform lives.

What You’ll Learn

Food for positive change
Fighting addiction with love, purpose and skills teaching
The 1 euro house project
The Community Kitchen concept; how it’s different; partnering with food charities and reducing food waste
Smashing crowdfunding goals for the community kitchen
Training young chefs; providing a path for empowering youth
Social enterprise for revitalizing communities
Supporting small business for sustainable travel
Vision for the Community Kitchen; passing along the passion for community-minded work and livelihoods
Embarking on the right journey at the right time
Inspiring others to live their authentic and joy-filled life