Sicilian Food Archives

The sausage cooked on the tile and Etna mushrooms

Posted on 26/09/2022 (09/09/2024) 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 (09/09/2024) 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 (09/09/2024) 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 (09/09/2024) 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, […]

Not just vines and orchards, new crops on Mt Etna

Posted on 07/03/2022 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

You certainly have heard of the lemons of Etna. Or the red oranges typical of this area, since they take nourishment from the rich soil of this volcano. Then there is Mt Etna’s apples, and the most famous wines produced from the flourishing vineyards. This volcanic mountain is home to the best Sicilian agricultural specialties. […]