Sicilian Food Archives

The tradition of beekeeping in Zafferana Etnea

Posted on 02/10/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

When you go up to admire the most beautiful volcano in the world, Mount Etna, you will almost always pass by the streets and squares of Zafferana Etnea. This small town on the east side of the volcano, in fact, is the main access route to the most famous paths and tourist destinations of Etna. […]

The sausage cooked on the tile and Etna mushrooms

Posted on 26/09/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

One of the scents of autumn in Sicily is that of the bundles of wood, burning in the fields. And that of roasted vegetables, to which richer dishes are often added, such as game meat or pork. Mount Etna territory, in the first rains, is filled with delicacies that obviously become autumn recipes. And if […]

Enjoying Piedimonte Etneo at the time of harvest

Posted on 11/09/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

There is a small town “on the way” that leads to some of the most beautiful places on Mount Etna. This village bears an important name, Piedimonte Etneo, which indicates its being at the foot (piedi) of the famous mountain (monte). Yet few people stop here and let themselves be fascinated by its history and […]

A recipe of dessert with Mt Etna’s berries

Posted on 15/08/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

An experience to do, when you come to visit Mount Etna, is that of collecting berries. You can do it anywhere, at any time during the late summer period (August-September). Even while you are on an excursion with your guides. What matters, however, is that you are on foot and that you want to take […]

Mt Etna’s summer festivals

Posted on 17/07/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

If you find yourself in these summer days at the foot of the great volcano Mount Etna, surely you have already booked your place at the beach or your excursion at high altitude. The charm of this restless mountain is the main attraction of the territory of Eastern Sicily. Surely, going to explore its woods, […]