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The bread massacre | Sessanta SeCunti by The Sicilian Wanderer

During WWII Palermo was stuck between Italian and German troops pestering the streets, while British and American planes bombed its centre from the sky. Like many other islands, Sicily was...

Cunti Siciliani – Il Ratto di Proserpina | Enna | The Sicilian Wanderer | Video

Some Sicilian stories draw directly from the mythological heritage left behind by the Greeks and the Romans. 📖The Myth of Persephone is, probably, the best and most famous example of...

What is a muffuletta and why we eat them for the day of the dead

Do you know what is a muffuletta? Yes or no, you’re in the right place! We all know it, Sicilian bread has always had that extra gear that distinguishes it...

Riccardo Favara

October 7, 2021

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10 things you probably didn’t know about Sicily and Sicilians

Recently, the fantastic youtube algorithm, instead of giving us the usual videos stuffed with cute kittens, finally recommended a very interesting video. We came across a video posted back in...

Sicilian Stories: Palermo – The 1481 St. Agatha’s Day | The Sicilian Wanderer

Processions in Sicily are not just religious gatherings, but big cultural landmarks. From St. Rosalia‘s Day to St. Agatha‘s Day, passing through Sacred Mysteries and Dancing Devils, every little corner...

The Sicilian Wanderer

March 21, 2021

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Carnival in Sicily: an ancient tradition for the craziest feast of the year

Carnival – the term used to designate la festa di Carnevale is connected to the Latin term “Carnem Levare”, that is to the ecclesiastic prohibition to eat meat during the...

Sicilian Food Culture

February 15, 2021

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Sicilian Stories: The three feathers of the cuckoo bird | The Sicilian Wanderer

This is the story of a Sicilian king, his kids and a magic Cuckoo. A typical Sicilian story that merges good and evil, where death is never the end and...

The Sicilian Wanderer

December 17, 2020

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Sicily and the feast of San Martino

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),...

Sicilian Food Culture

November 5, 2020

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Megaliti dell’Argimusco : The Sicilian “Stonehenge”

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...

Alex Vecchietti

October 19, 2020

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Tales of Sicily – Mascali and the jealousy of the Volcano

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...

Sicilian Food Culture

July 27, 2020

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Appetizers	Dessert
Main Course	Pasta
Pizza	Salads
Sides	Street Food