Tomato purée (l’astrattu)
An intense summer sun that lasts uninterruptedly for at least a week; a tomato that is not too watery and [...]
Sfinci di Ricotta
The Sfinci recipe is one of the oldest in Sicily. Sicilians, like all southerners, love to fry and, especially at [...]
Ancient grains of Sicily
Since ancient times, Sicily has always been a region rich in grain. It is assumed to have been around since the [...]
Festival of San Calogero in Agrigento
The festival in honour of San Calogero in Agrigento combines folklore, tradition and devotion. The celebrations last eight days, from [...]
Carnival in Sicily: traditions, masks, and flavors between satire and folklore
Carnival in Sicily is an ancient and overwhelming celebration, combining gastronomy, popular theater, traditional masks, and collective rituals. From Sciacca [...]
Sicilian carts
Sicilian carts are a tradition and a local folklore icon. Known all over the world, they originated in Sicily around [...]
Salemi
Salemi, perched on a hill in the Belice Valley amidst the changing green of vineyards and olive groves, clusters around [...]
Easter in Trapani, Caltanissetta, Enna
Festival of Santa Rosalia
There are some traditions and customs which transcend time. Traditions which captivate us and transport us to a different world, [...]
