Prima ri parrari mastica i paroli | Sicilian Sayings
Welcome back to our latest entry in the Sicilian Sayings series! We’re immensely grateful for the continuous support and suggestions from our readers. Your enthusiasm...
7 must-try (little-known) traditional sicilian dishes you have to taste
Want to try a taste of Sicily without leaving your kitchen? From fresh pasta dishes to traditional desserts, explore the flavorful world of Sicilian cuisine with these seven forgotten but...
Elevate Your Coffee Experience: Win a Bialetti Dolce&Gabbana Moka Express with SicilianFoodCulture.com and Season and Stir!
Are you a coffee enthusiast with a taste for the finer things in life? If so, you’re in for a treat! SicilianFoodCulture.com and Seasonandstir.com are teaming up, in collaboration with...
Ciciotta Naritana – Sicilian Polenta from Naro
Ciciotta is a food from the poor tradition, similar to the more known Polenta. As its name suggests, it is made from chickpea flour (Ceci/Cici)...
Chi ti purtaru i morti? – A sicilian nursery rhyme for the day of the dead!
Throughout Sicily, people celebrate the dead of their own and their family places on 2 November (read more about La festa dei morti here). In the past even with banquets...
Sulu pa morti un c’è rimediu | Sicilian Sayings
We are back with a new Sicilian Saying! Remember that you can find all the other Detti Siciliani by clicking here As we are close to The day of the...
Discovering the Unique Allure of Sicilians: What Sets Them Apart?
Sicily, nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, is an island steeped in culture and traditions that are unlike any other. So, what is it...
Cu mancia fa muddichi | Sicilian Sayings
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...
Sicilian ricotta cheese: a symbol of gastronomic tradition and the protagonist of many tasty recipes
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....
“A brioscia cu’ tuppu” (sicilian brioche): origins and traditions of one of the symbols of Sicilian pastries
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...
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,...
13 Sicilian sauces that can be made quickly and easily
“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...