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October Festivals: Taste and Tradition in Sicily

October festivals are a great way to spend a day out enjoying flavors and traditions, some of which […]

The goodness of Scillichenti's pani cunzatu

One of the most beloved and delicious street food specialties, we're talking about pani cunzatu, a characteristic product of the hamlet of […]

Cucinotta in Acitrezza to showcase Sicilian seafood

Sicilian fish is among the best in the world, and to enhance and promote it, the Sicily Region has funded a […]

Oil, the best in the world is produced in Sicily

The best olive oil in the world is Sicilian, according to official recognition during a meeting in the Red Room of the Norman Palace. […]

Sicilian pasta: the process for the DOP label has begun.

Sicilian durum wheat pasta. The process for establishing the Promotion Committee for the recognition of the DOP mark has begun. A large […]

Macco di fave, the dish of the Feast of St. Joseph

Macco di fave is the quintessential dish for fathers' day. Here are some interesting facts about it. […]

The Sikelòs Award was presented to Sicilian excellence.

The second edition of the Sikelòs Award, created […], was held in the Council Chamber of Palazzo degli Elefanti in Catania.

Catania's Scacciata, the queen of the Christmas holidays

Catanese scacciata, the queen of the Christmas holidays. A simple dish, yet one that captures the essence of Catania. It's never missing, never […]

Copper from Naples: a tribute to the Catania biscuit

Neapolitan copper, a marvel among marvels. A masterpiece, a perfect symmetry of elements, and woe betide anyone who calls it a biscuit; it would sound like a […]

Pasta cà Pastigghia: the traditional Sicilian autumn pasta dish.

The most anticipated season of the year has finally arrived. Autumn, with its mild climate, the leaves of the trees […]

“U capuni”, the September fish that invades the fishmongers

U capuni, or capone, is one of those fish that can only be enjoyed in Catania during certain periods of the year, […]

Pasta “cipudduzza e pumaroru”, a dish of peasant origin

Pasta with cipudduzza and pumaroru is a traditional peasant dish that has long been lost. We'll reveal the traditional recipe. Pasta […]

Catanian ricotta ravioli: “What else?”

Fried Catanian ricotta ravioli. This article could end here. Anyone who's ever had the fortune of eating even one [...]

Purciddana, the plant that looks like a weed and instead…

Purciddana is a wild plant that looks like a weed. Instead, it's edible and has hidden properties. Purciddana, used since […]

Catania salad: another memory

Catanian salad, grandmother's salad, or simply "homemade." A blend of freshness and flavor, a symbol of Sicilian tradition. Cherry tomatoes, red onion, […]

Brioscia cu zuccuru: an amarcord

Brioscia cu zuccuru, a childhood memory and a great love story. Simply a nostalgic memory that evokes childhood and […]

Traditional sardines “a beccaficu”

Sardines "a beccaficu" are among the most prepared and appreciated dishes in Catania. We share their history and […]

Just Fab, Catania-style street food in London

Just Fab: an alchemy of organic products, expertly prepared according to Catanian tradition... and a double-decker bus! All […]

Christmas appetizers, Catania's traditional table fare

Christmas appetizers are the prelude to abundant feasts. Here's how they usually begin, on many tables […]

Italian pasta, niuro de sicci is the typical dish and its variations

Italian pasta is loved by everyone, from adults to children. But in Catania, every table must include […]

Sausage, the most loved cured meat by the people of Catania

Sausage is one of the typical and unmistakable cured meats of Sicilian tradition and one of the most loved and consumed food products […]

Watermelon: from the plain to the Catania table with some interesting facts

Watermelon, or whatever you prefer, is the undisputed king of summers in Catania. Delicious to taste and […]

Nebrodi Black Pig: Sicilian PDO certification soon!

The Nebrobi Black Pig has ancient Sicilian origins. It is an endangered breed and is still raised today […]

Roasted Peppers: The Recipe for Catania-Style Peppers

The first warm weather has arrived in Catania, and with it, the season's typical dishes. Among these are […]

Sicilian Turkish Salami: Origin and Typical Recipe

Turkish Salami is loved by everyone, young and old alike. Just the right amount of softness and extremely chocolatey, it's one of […]

Candied orange peel: a Sicilian delicacy

Candied orange peel is a sweet treat usually served after a meal or as a snack. It's a […]

Bastaddu Meatballs: How to Cook Cauliflower Crispy

Catania-style "bastaddu" meatballs are a simple yet crunchy way to eat cauliflower that will also be a hit […]

Catania's Pasta alla Norma nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status

One of our most iconic dishes, the delicious Catanian pasta alla norma, could become the next UNESCO World Heritage Site. […]

Marzipan lamb: symbol of Easter

The marzipan lamb is one of the typical Easter sweets; many carefully crafted little sheep brighten the shop windows […]

Sicilian Carob: The Richness of a Fruit from Another Time

Fruit of the evergreen tree of the same name, the Sicilian carob has grown on our island for 500 years. While this very curious […]

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