Gelu i muluni – Watermelon iced dessert
We call it Gelu i muluni, a typically summery Sicilian spoon dessert. In its most traditional guise, offered in a [...]
Cannoli Siciliani
Cannoli siciliani are the most typical Sicilian confectionery product. They were originally carnival desserts, but have long been made all [...]
Couscous
Here is the confirmation that the simplest things are the best. Where can you find an easier recipe than this? [...]
Hiking in the Aeolian Islands
Going to the top of a volcano is a unique experience. You can walk over a variety of different peaks and [...]
Festival of Santa Rosalia
There are some traditions and customs which transcend time. Traditions which captivate us and transport us to a different world, [...]
Sicilian Shrines
The large number of shrines in Sicily reflects the island's magnificent ecclesiastical, cultural heritage. They house sacred remains, whose memory [...]
The Bronte Pistachio
They call it “green gold” for a reason! Some of Sicily's treasures deserve to be discovered and savoured slowly. These include [...]
Arancino and Arancina
Arancino or arancina? The dilemma is not easy to resolve and has for centuries been argued over by linguists, passionate [...]
Dog and pet friendly beaches
Sicily is a region which welcomes dogs and their owners with open arms, with so many ad hoc beaches which [...]