Sicilian Food Archives

The Scacciata, delicious Etnean Christmas food

Posted on 21/12/2020 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

If you have never heard of “Scacciata” before, do not look for it on Google. Come and taste! Words cannot express how good this traditional Christmas recipe is. It is typical of Sicily, especially of the Catania and Etna areas. Scacciatas, in Sicily, are different according to which part of the island you taste them. […]

The red leaves of Etna, what a show!

Posted on 19/10/2020 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

In autumn, many plants lose their green colour to take on very lively tones, such as golden yellow, red, even orange. This phenomenon is due to the process of the leaves that die off while waiting for spring. The yellow and orange colours, typical of most plants, are due to the decrease in chlorophyll which […]

Visit Mt. Etna in autumn

Posted on 23/09/2019 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

If you missed the chance to come to Sicily this summer, do not give up. Perhaps the best is yet to come. Have you ever tried to enjoy this island in autumn (in the fall)? Have you ever tried to imagine what does it mean to admire Mount Etna during this season? Maybe it’s the […]

Prickly Pears, a sweet “Sicilian secret”

Posted on 02/09/2019 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

The prickly pear, as the word itself says, is not a Sicilian fruit. It was “discovered” by the first Europeans who colonized America – then mistakenly called India – and initially it was not thought at all as a food. It was exhibited in gardens and botanical parks as a curiosity to amaze guests or […]

Avola, the queen of Sicilian almonds

Posted on 26/08/2019 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Avola, in the district of Siracusa, is a large, bright and baroque town. This is due to the earthquake that destroyed the old village in 1693, forcing the people to move from the hills to valley. The town you admire today is the result of that brand new rebuilding of the 18th century. Go visiting […]