Sicilian Food Culture

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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Cu mancia fa muddichi | Sicilian Sayings

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And after a long time, here we are with a brand new Sicilian saying! I know, I know, you missed us, but we promise we are coming back stronger than...

September 21, 2023

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Sicilian ricotta cheese: a symbol of gastronomic tradition and the protagonist of many tasty recipes

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When one thinks of Sicilian cheeses, it is impossible that ricotta does not come to mind. Ricotta, whether from cow or sheep, is the main ingredient in many Sicilian dishes....

September 18, 2023

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“A brioscia cu’ tuppu” (sicilian brioche): origins and traditions of one of the symbols of Sicilian pastries

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When you see the “brioscia cu’ tuppu” (Sicilian brioche) for the first time you inevitably think: okay, what is this? Is it really eatable or is it a strange work...

August 2, 2023

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Earthquake in Sicily: The tale of a survivor

The Belice earthquake in 1968 was one of the most disastrous events in the history of Sicily. 14 towns were hit and devastated in just one night, with four villages,...

March 6, 2023

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13 Sicilian sauces that can be made quickly and easily

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“There is no better smell than fresh tomato sauce with basil. It tastes of home, of happiness, of sharing”. Yes. That may be true, but in addition to tomato sauce...

December 23, 2022

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Sicilian Food Culture Christmas ’22 Giveaway!

Christmas is getting closer, and what’s the best way to celebrate our incredible community if not with a giveaway? Sicilian Food Culture is extremely proud to introduce a new Sicilian...

December 21, 2022

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