Caffe’ Sicilia and the Perfect Easiest Crostata
The Caffe’ Sicilia menu is the size and weight of a small novel; the kind of thing that might constitute a great “beach read.” One …
Crostata with Jam and Marmalade
This recipe comes from Beatrice’s niece, Maria, who was born, raised, and currently lives in Siena. “If she can make an excellent crostata, I can …
If You Are a Serious Cook, These Almonds Are for You
Last week, in the NYTimes, Florence Fabricant compares Sicilian Noto Almonds to “other” almonds and writes: “Fat, buttery Marcona almonds have become the stars of …
Caffe’ Sicilia, the Pastry Shop Inside and Outside
After the NYTimes article, everybody is talking about Caffe’ Sicilia, in Noto. What is it? It’s a pastry shop on the main “Corso” of Noto, …
Almond Milk – Milking the Almond for All its Worth
With the alternative milk craze in the USA, you may not realize that Almond Milk is a traditional Sicilian treat used in many recipes as …
From Danielle: EV Olive Oils and Green Almonds
Our friend Danielle (left), who lives in Palermo and loves authentic Italian foods, takes me to explore Capo Market in Palermo (Beautiful!) and writes this …
Corrado Assenza Uses Only Authentic Sicilian Products
Almonds and pistachos in the market are grown mainly in Iran and California. They are cheap and tasteless (read here why). On the other hand, …
We Go Nuts for Pistachos from Bronte and Almonds from Noto
Pistachos from Bronte and Almonds from Noto are protected by Slow Food because they are in danger of extinction. They grow a few miles apart …
Have a coffee with Gustiamo and you’ll fall in love, too.
Thanks to Woman Around Town, who wrote a splendid article about Gustiamo, its founders, philosophy and products. Giovanna (Jane Hope Fox) and I had a lovely …
No other way to finish the Feast. Piero Selvaggio says…
Caffe’ Sicilia is a magic place in a magic town, Noto, the baroque gem in Sicilia, between Catania and Siracusa. Faith Willinger, the famous food books …