Traditional Christmas Feast (“Cena della Vigilia e Cenone di Natale”) When Jesus Christ was born and the new Judeo-Christian religion was introduced, the Christian religion was badly accepted and outlawed. The neophytes Christians in order… Christmas Natale
Saint rosalie’s Feast ( Il Festino di Santa Rosalia – U’ Fistinu ) Saint Rosalie was born in Palermo, in the year 1130 of a noble family, descendent of Charlemagne.At a very young age she… Festino di Santa Rosalia
Nuts and Spices Rosolio The nuts or seeds and/or spices rosolio is made by infusing the nuts and spices from 7 to 14 days and then following the same procedures common in the preparation of rosolio. Most of… Nuts and Spices Rosolio
Sicilian Wines and wine pairing Sicilian Wines – I vini Siciliani Wine has been a Sicilian habitual drink since pre-historical times. Beside wine other well-known Sicilian alcoholic beverages are the dessert wines like Marsala, a fortified… Wines in Sicily
Il cerasuolo di Vittoria By Nino Greco [ Nino (Antonino) Greco is a wine connoisseur, who lived in Vittoria. Mr. Greco had a thorough appreciation and love for good cooking and quality wines; he had participated in countless… Wines in the Area of Ragusa
Etna Rosso Wine Etna Rosso is a wine produced in the slopes of Mount Etna- the mountain is also known as Mungibeddu– and in the plane of Catania; the Etna Rosso is a blend of… Etna Rosso Wine
Wine Pairing for sicilian style Grilling In early prehistoric times our ancestors used fire to keep warm, for light and for protection from wild animals; when by accident or as a result of a forest… Wine Pairing
Introduction to Rosolio Alcoholic beverages are prepared all over world; they have been made and consumed since ancient times. In many religions, wine and other alcoholic beverages are used in their ceremonials and offered to… Introduction to Rosolio
Pasta with Beans ( Pasta con Fagioli – Pasta e Fasuoli ) The soup of Pasta e Fasuoli is one of the most known minestra among food lovers and not exclusively Italian-Americans. This soup is… Pasta e Fagioli Beans
Pasta & Fresh Fava Beans ( Pasta con Fave –Pasta chi Favi ) In Sicily, fava beans have been cultivated and consumed for over six thousand years. The fava beans are very convenient to cultivate… Pasta & Fresh Fava Beans