What to do with Lemon Peels from Sicilia 🍋
“Italian lemons are in a class of their own. I was thrilled when I discovered these candied lemon peels. They’re great in lemon tarts and …
The Caffe Sicilia Noto Almond Granita
Yep, you read the title correctly, you can now recreate the Caffe Sicilia Noto Almond Granita made famous by Chef’s Table in your very own …
Sicilian Almond Granita in a Jar
There’s a food that’s the universal symbol of summer in Italy: almond granita. There’s a special almond granita that’s become much more than just a symbol, …
Sicilian Lemon Almond Pesto with Spaghettoni
The flavors of this lemon almond pesto are the essence of Sicily. For starters, we’re using Noto Romana almonds, the most almond-y almonds on the …
Pistachios Are In For 2023, Eater Says So
“There’s something about pistachios that makes them seem fancier than other nuts” writes Amy McCarthy for Eater. Is it their color? Their taste? The sultry …
Citrus Salad with Castelvetrano Olive Relish
Adapted from Saveur, this citrus salad is like eating a vacation somewhere warm and exotic. The bold flavors and bright colors wake up your senses, …
Hazelnut Amaretti with Candied Oranges
This recipe comes from our friend Viola Buitoni, an Italian chef instructor and food writer living in San Francisco. We feel these amaretti perfectly glorify …
Olive al Forno with Four Kinds of Olives
Olive al forno is an impressive yet incredibly simple appetizer. Bathed in aromatic oil, a quick blitz in a searing hot oven transforms the flavor …
Caffè Sicilia Candied Lemon Peel: Ruth Reichl is a Fan!
It seems our cara amica Ruth Reichl has a new favorite Gustiamo product: Caffè Sicilia’s Candied Lemon Peel! She gave us a special shout-out in …
Caffè Sicilia Canditi in the New York Times
Ever since we first tasted Corrado Assenza’s canditi back at his shop in Noto, we knew we were onto something really special. Italian chefs can’t …
Sicilian Candied Citrus
Imagine preserving slices of Sicilian landscape. Imagine tearing a seal and being swept away by an explosion of Mediterranean aromas. Impossible? Not for Maestro Corrado Assenza. …
Corrado’s Canditi Capture the Flavors of Sicily
Italy has a reputation for growing some of the world’s best citrus and Corrado Assenza of Caffè Sicilia knows precisely which farmers are at the …
Apricots from Mr. Sicily
“If Nature creates simple and spontaneous jewels, it is up to us to bring them to the palate in the simplest and most direct way. …
Sicilian Traditional Candies
Caffè Sicilia nougats are a stellar creation by pastry legend Corrado Assenza. Nothing beats the texture of a soft Sicilian torrone. It’s slightly chewy at first, giving …
Pesto alla Trapanese with Busiate Pasta
Pesto alla Trapanese is a go-to dish for us at Gustiamo, one that will easily become part of your spring and summer repertoire once you …
Roasted Cauliflower with Almond-Herb Sauce
This recipe for roasted cauliflower with almond-herb sauce is made to bring a spark of summer even during the coldest months of the year. The …
Not Your Normal Sicilian Jams
Caffe’ Sicilia’s fruit in a jar Corrado Assenza’s jams and marmalades offer the unexpected. We like to think of these as the “orange wine” of …
Almonds with Sea Salt
Sicilian almonds have a depth of flavor like no other almond. They’re bursting with an intense taste and some slight bitter notes. Their rich aromas …
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