Dessert wine, passito and liqueur wine: differences and tasting pairings
In Sicily, the tradition of wine is so strong and deep-rooted that a day would not be enough to talk about the different types of wine, the grape varieties, the...
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Sicilian fried pizza: the Siciliana from Zafferana Etnea that you absolutely must know about
Did you know that fried pizza is also Sicilian? Although the origin of fried pizza is attributed to the Neapolitans, the Sicilians too can count this delicious recipe among their...
Sicilian soups and stews: all the ways to enjoy traditional hot dishes
Every cuisine has its hot dishes to warm up in the colder seasons! And, as with any culinary tradition, there are soups and stews in Sicilian cuisine that are either...
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...
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 is it a strange work...
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...
Sicilian Christmas Eve 2022: traditions and foods
The atmosphere of Christmas, in Sicily, can be felt in the air as early as mid-November. The streets are colored with lights, store windows are filled with decorations, objects and...
Arancina or arancino? Doesn’t matter, let’s make it for St. Lucia’s Day
The debate between the term arancino and arancina continues to this day, it is true, but everyone agrees that no matter what you want to call it, it is still...
Mannarinu, nivia, carduni: here are all the Sicilian names for fruits and vegetables you must know
We have always spoken of Sicily as a land at the center of the world, a crossroads of cultures and peoples. For millennia, Sicily has been home to diverse peoples,...
