settembre 4, 2022
What is gelo di cannella? The cinnamon jelly or pudding, or, as we call it in Sicily, gelo di cannella, is the perfect dessert for those […]
maggio 8, 2022
Do you know what the “Cassata al forno” is? The Cassata is a lovely baked pie filled with a delicious cream made of ricotta cheese and chocolate […]
luglio 29, 2021
Have you ever heard of a place called SAMBUCA di SICILIA? Sambuca, which was appointed most beautiful hamlet in Italy in 2016, is a lovely place […]
luglio 1, 2021
Bomba gelato, scorzonera and giardinetto are the Sicilian traditional ice-creams. Have you ever heard these funny names before? If not, it means you are too young to remember. […]
febbraio 25, 2021
Do you know how to make a lovely perfumed Sicilian mandarine and orange jelly? This is the easiest thing in the world, it’s delicious and perfect […]
febbraio 15, 2018
Do you know what Sicilians usually eat for breakfast? When I decided to create a food blog I loved the idea of posting not only mere recipes, […]
dicembre 13, 2017
Which one is gonna win: Sicilian tradition or a bit of food innovation and creativity? Today is all about chestnuts, but there is a tough match […]
novembre 30, 2017
December has definitely arrived: cold, a bit wet but always extremely charming. Going out in December is so beautiful as you get to see Christmas decorations […]
maggio 22, 2017
Have you ever heard of the “crespelle di riso catanesi”? Or as we call it in Sicilian “i crispeddi”? This is a recipe which is traditionally […]
aprile 22, 2017
Have you ever heard of a Sicilian cake called “pan d’arancio”? The pan d’arancio (literally orange bread) is a typical cake prepared in the province […]
marzo 25, 2017
Have you ever tried a Sicilian granita? A granita is a flavored slush but on a completely different level. It’s typical of Eastern Sicily (especially Catania […]
ottobre 30, 2016
Have you ever heard the Italian expression “canestro dei morti“? And what about the Sicilian “u’ cannistru ri morti“? Maybe from your grandmother or grandfather? The […]