November 11, is the day when St. Martin is remembered, and like other religious celebrations, this day in Sicily is characterized by typical dishes and customs. Saint Martin (San Martino), Bishop of Tours, lived around 300 AD. The name Martin…
We are really happy to feature in Sicilian Food Culture a small extract of the latest video published by our friend Dario Cascio, aka The Sicilian Wanderer. Dario, like us, has an overwhelming love for our Sicily, that he was…
In the iconic Twilight Zone Series, the host of the show, Rod Serling would start the show with the comment “imagine if you will…”. Prompting our minds to a fantasy place and flood us with thoughts of wonder. But “imagine…
AV in Sicily, a new travel series around Sicily and some special episodes around the world, memoirs, and reflections by Alex Vecchietti. Alex is a Musician and English Teacher in Palermo, Sicily and he will take show you Sicily through…
AV in Sicily, a new travel series around Sicily and some special episodes around the world, memoirs, and reflections by Alex Vecchietti. Alex is a Musician and English Teacher in Palermo, Sicily and he will take show you Sicily through…
Pistachio has become a symbol of Sicily all over the world, thanks also to the incomparable quality of Bronte Pistachio. It is used a lot in confectionery and, in general, in the kitchen. Sicilian pistachio products are extremely sought-after, because…
The winner of the fourth edition of Olio Nuovo Days, event curated by Emmanuelle Dechelette that this year was held in Paris, is Sicilian. The winning oil is the “Magihouse Valle dell’Inferno – Family Reserve” produced by the Marino-Giambrone family…
#AdoptAPistachioTree. This is the name of the crowdfunding campaign that started on August 1st, to recover and rebuild an ancient Sicilian pistacchieto. A project created by the brothers of the Bonfissuto pastry shop in Canicattì (Agrigento). The name of the…
Mount Etna, the majestic volcano known everywhere around the world as a symbol of Sicily, is home to several enchanting places on its slopes, such as Adrano, Bronte (famous for its Pistachios), Paternò, Belpasso, Randazzo, Giarre and Acireale. Among all…
