An almost forgotten Sicilian tradition: the Feast of the Dead
Time passes and with it so do traditions. It is strange sometimes how a people can forget their origins, replacing the old customs with the new ones that are a bit more "fashionable". Specifically, we talk about the Feast of the Dead in Sicily, now supplanted
The temples of Agrigento: Classical Greece on our doorstep!
On a rocky ridge south of the plateau on which the classical settlement stood, the remains of Doric temples emerge in their eternal beauty. From east to west, the eight temples dedicated to the gods of Ancient Greece can still be seen today. Anyone who
The cuisine of the Monsu in Sicily
A long-lived cuisine, but one that still satisfies the palates of millions today. That of the Monsu was considered a culinary art, a perfect meeting of French refinement and the essence of Sicilian tradition
Bad weather in Sicily: hurricane Medicane on its way.
Sicily is still in check after days of bad weather. The hardest hit area is the southeast, where a violent cyclone has struck and a hurricane is on its way.
Arancino or arancina? History, recipe and trivia
Now known worldwide for its goodness, this traditional dish has survived centuries of culinary experimentation, managing to retain those characteristics that have always made it the prince of typical Sicilian cuisine