Christmas in Sicily: holidays tips from a local travel designer
Have you ever considered spending your Christmas holidays in Sicily?! Visiting Sicily during Christmas time is a great choice for sure.
Best aperitif in Catania: top bars for your Sicilian happy hour
When it comes to happy hour in Catania, there’s no shortage of excellent bars to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a classic Negroni or something more experimental, the city has it all.
Broccoli Affogati recipe: the Sicilian drowned Broccoli
The drowned broccoli is a special but simple recipe, mostly from Catania and surrondings, even if it is known all over Sicily. The word “affogato” means “drowned” and refers to the red wine used to flavor the broccoli.
Sicilian Scacciata recipe
Scacciata Siciliana – also called Schiacciata, Scaccia, Scacciuni depending on which part of Sicily it is made – is a traditional rustic pie usually cooked during winter season, especially on Christmas holidays. Scacciata Siciliana: history and tradition It is common belief that Scacciata – meaning “squashed” – was originally born around the XVII century as […]
Best non touristy restaurants in Catania historic centre
As a Sicilian girl from Catania, I selected 10 best restaurants in Catania city centre which are very popular amongst locals and deserve your visit!
Visit L.A. in California like a local
There is so much more to do out here in the city of angels in culture, nightlife, food, scenery so you may find yourself making multiples trip out here.
Sicilian Arancini recipe: easy homemade rice balls
Every time I welcome new guests at my B&B in Catania and talk about itineraries and suggestions for their holiday in Sicily, one question I always ask them is: “Do you know arancini?!”
I must admit with some astonishment that some of them have no idea of what an arancino is until I explain to them (and make their mouth watering!).