If you grew up in a Sicilian household in the US, chances are you know cucuzza. That impossibly long, pale green squash climbing over backyard fences every summer. What you may not know is what to do with the leaves.…
If you watched the Sicily episode of Tucci in Italy Season 2 this week, there’s a good chance you found yourself craving a blood orange before the credits rolled. Stanley Tucci, standing in an orchard in the shadow of Etna, did what…
Sicily has a way of drawing people in. But if you want to feel truly part of it, even for a week, learning a handful of words in the local dialect goes a long way.
a Sicilian saying born from poverty that perfectly captures the feeling of wanting something just out of reach.
There’s a scene in the Italian TV series Il Commissario Montalbano where the detective sits down to an enormous tray of baked pasta and is asked whether he would have eaten the whole thing by himself had his colleagues not shown up.…
📣 Pronunciation: ah koo PEE-lyoo, PEE-lyoo Literal meaning: “Whoever I catch, I catch.” If you’ve ever been so frustrated that you weren’t sure who was going to feel your wrath first, this is the Sicilian saying for that exact moment. “A cu pigghiu,…
Sicilian food without wine? That’s like pasta without sauce—technically possible, but deeply upsetting. With a wine heritage that dates back thousands of years, Sicily is a paradise for wine lovers. The island’s unique terroir, volcanic soil, and sun-soaked vineyards produce…
A sweet remembrance that feels alive Every year on November 2nd, Sicilians celebrate La Festa dei Morti, the Day of the Dead, in a way that’s unlike anywhere else in the world.Rather than being a day of sorrow, it’s filled…
🐙 Did you know? In Sicily, octopus isn’t just a dish—it’s a tradition. Every year, thousands of kilos of fresh polpo are prepared in homes, trattorie, and market stalls across the island. Whether it’s grilled by the beach, served in…
Did you know that Sicily produces over 90% of all prickly pears in Italy—and is one of the largest exporters in Europe? This humble cactus fruit, once considered peasant food, has become a true symbol of Sicilian summer, adorning landscapes,…
