Arancino or arancina? And where does it really come from? Beyond the golden crust lies a rich history. Ranked 8th…
In Sicily, drying tomatoes in the sun is an ancient way of preserving one of summer’s most intense flavours throughout…
Originally from the arid regions of Central Asia, pistachios were already known in Sicily during Roman times. According to tradition,…
If you travel around Sicily in summer, sooner or later you’ll discover granita: fresh, simple, and deeply connected to the…
“Tubus farinarius, dulcissimo, edulio ex lacte factus”. Cannoli alla ricotta Pastry cylinder stuffed with a very sweet milk filling. This…
It was the Arabs who brought to Sicily during their domination, a rather primordial form of what we today call…
It all began during the Norman period, following the visit of the Pope of the time to the Martorana convent.…
We travel back in time to the Palermo of the Arab period, considered the largest city in Europe. In fact,…
During the period of Lent, in the past, deprivations concerned not only meat but also eggs. Cake with eggs oven…