Sicilian Cuisine

Our ultimate guide to cooking perfec...

Arancina with meat

As we already told you last week, Saint Lucy’s day is a very heartfelt celebration all over Sicily, with the huge Saint Lucy’s parade in Syracuse and all other commemorative events scheduled today throughout the island. But today, as a tribute to the Saint who saved the island from famine by sending a ship loaded with wheat, lots of bakeries...

The ultimate guide to cooking perfec...

Sicilian bread with panelle

The street food tradition in Palermo has been internationally recognised as one of the most delicious and interesting in the world. And considering the huge variety of on-the-go delicacies you can find walking through the ancient markets of the city, this really comes as no surprise. The whole island is actually rich in tasteful street food; alongside typical “arancine”, one...

Street food in Sicily: our top five!

Bread with panelle

If you are coming to Sicily, you are probably already aware of the deliciousness of local cuisine. Tradition is one of the most important values for Sicilian people, who love cooking following their ancestors’ recipes, combining different food from different culture: the result is simply one of the most appreciated cuisine in the world. But Sicilian cuisine doesn’t involve only...

Top 5 Sicilian refreshing delicacies...

Watermelon

The sun keeps shining in Sicily, and temperatures get pretty high – especially during the end of July and the first days of August. So if you are visiting the island you can freshen up with a swim in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, or chill out in shady corners of your Sicily villa… but there’s even more you can do....

Eating in Trapani: typical recipes f...

Busiate pasta with trapanese pesto

If you have chosen an accommodation in Marsala, Trapani, San Vito Lo Capo, Scopello or similar from our selection of villas in Sicily, then you are about to discover the wonders of the province of Trapani. Western Sicily is an enchanting area, with plenty of unspoilt and verdant landscapes, Nature Reserves, stunning hamlets and elegant cities with beautiful baroque historic...

Sicilian food: 5 delicacies you abso...

Arancine siciliane

When we tell you that Sicily is a true paradise for food lovers, we sure are not telling you something you don’t know. This island has an invaluable food culture: cooking is an art here – an art that is equally performed and/or appreciated by all its inhabitants, with no regards for age, class, sex or anything else. The value...