Article courtesy of Giovanna Bellia La Marca. Ragusa, my hometown in Sicily, is a lovely city built on twin mountain peaks joined by three beautiful bridges which span the gorge between the two mountains. The highest point in the city…
In this blog post, we want to show you some of the names that in ancient times were in common use, and hearing them in the streets was something quite frequent. They often have been passed down from generation to…
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 and friends. But we Sicilians can also be very fussy,…
Pasta with cuttlefish ink (pasta cu nivuru ‘ra siccia) is one of the most recognizable and famous recipes of Sicilian cuisine, especially thanks to its unique black color. A dish that, thanks to its particular and refined taste, is very…
This Sicilian Style Pizza called Sfincione, is diffused typically in the northwestern part of the island. “u ‘sfinciuni” is one of the most important Sicilian culinary specialities. It can be served as an appetizer on a family evening, or as…
We have already talked several times about the most used Sicilian words in the Sicilian language (you can find one of our articles here), those words that in one way or another could be useful to you in case you…
Same as many of other Sicilian recipes, it is thought that the Cassata is of Arab origin (from the Arabic word quas’at, ” bowl”), and has been created between the ninth and the eleventh century. The Arabs, in fact, introduced…
Buying a house in Sicily is truly a dream for many: the sun, the sea, the fantastic food, the friendly people and the breathtaking views. And the fantastic food, did we already mentioned that? For some time, a number of…
Sicilian Food Culture & Papa Vince are extremely proud to introduce the first Sicilian Giveaway and give you the chance to enjoy one of these 3 amazing prizes! Yes, not one or two. Three huge prizes, courtesy of our amazing…
March 19th is St. Joseph’s day. Traditionally, bread art is created to decorate the laurel wreaths that surround the altars of St. Joseph. Nonna Santina has been making St. Joseph’s bread for decades and is incredibly skilled at it! It’s…
