Sicilian Food Culture

In the heart of the Mediterranean lies Sicily, an island where the past lingers in the sun-drenched landscapes and the names of noble families echo through the ages. Here, ancient...

November 21, 2023

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Top 10 most common Sicilian surnames

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Sicily, in its surnames, is the reflection of the encounter of languages and cultures, and in every province, there are some that represent specifically that certain location. We have for...

December 15, 2019

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5 things that drive a Sicilian crazy when at the dining table

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For all Sicilians, seating at the dining table is a ritual. Lunch or dinner, we like to be in good company and share the pleasures of dining with our family...

May 3, 2021

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10 Sicilian words that you need to know

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The Sicilian Language Although Sicily is part of Italy and almost all Sicilians speak fluently the Italian language, the old Sicilian language (that is not a dialect despite what people...

October 19, 2017

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How to make Arancini using Arancinotto | Kitchen On The Cliff & Sicilian Food Culture | Video

We are extremely pleased to introduce the first post in collaboration with Giovanna Bellia La Marca and her Kitchen On The Cliff youtube show! Giovanna spent her childhood in Ragusa,...

March 5, 2021

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10 Things that make Sunday lunch special in Sicily

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Sunday, in the Sicilian houses, starts early in the morning and in the best way – the smells that come out from the kitchen, with skilled cooks already at work...

June 24, 2019

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Top 15 Sicilian Expressions Every Italian Should Know

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If you’ve ever been to Sicily—or had the pleasure of talking to a Sicilian nonna—you’ll know that the island has a language of its own. The Sicilian dialect isn’t just...

June 11, 2025

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Nonnas – The Netflix Film That Serves Love, Loss, and Lasagna

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In an era of food delivery apps and microwaved meals, Nonnas, the new Netflix film starring Vince Vaughn, feels like a warm dish cooked with heart — meant to awaken...

May 30, 2025

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The Pope’s Secret Sicilian Roots: How Milazzo Became Part of Vatican History

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In an unexpected twist of fate, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV — known in secular life as Robert Francis Prevost — may have ties that stretch far beyond the...

May 27, 2025

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Pantelleria capers: tradition, history and tasty recipes

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Today we are talking about one of the most precious ingredients of Sicilian cuisine: the Pantelleria Caper! The protagonist of many recipes, especially spring and summer, the Pantelleria caper is...

May 22, 2025

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Win a Bottle of Award-Winning Sicilian Olive Oil from Dolceterra!

Ready to bring a taste of Sicily to your kitchen? 🇮🇹 We’ve teamed up with our friends at Dolceterra.com to give one lucky foodie a bottle of their Award-Winning Sicilia...

May 15, 2025

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Lassulu cantari! | Sicilian Sayings

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Sometimes, the best advice is to just ignore the noise. In Sicily, when someone is spouting nonsense, sweet-talking, or trying too hard to be convincing, there’s a short and sweet...

April 30, 2025

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