Discovery Sicilia

Sicilian ceramics, a "noble art" child of cultural contaminations

The art of ceramics is known as the "most ancient and noble" among those practiced by mankind, and in Sicily it finds one of its best means of expression thanks to the influence of different cultures. The result is the perfect sum of balance and beauty.

By Valentina Bonomoon September 19, 2020

In search of... luck: stories of Sicily, superstitions and lucky charms

Whether you believe or not in their "power", these symbols have their their own charm, even without knocking on the supernatural's doors: all you need is enough curiosity to discover their origins (often ancient), their stories (full of anecdotes), and their uses.

By Valentina Bonomoon May 15, 2020

The red gold of the Mediterranean Sea: 5 curious facts about Sicilian coral

Extremely rare and precious, the Corallium Rubrium of the Mediterranean has such peculiar characteristics compared to the varieties found all over the world that it can truly be considered unique.

By Valentina Bonomoon September 05, 2019

Around Sicily in 80 recipes: 3. The sea salt of Trapani

Sun, wind, and seawater, These are the three ingredients of the sea salt of Trapani, a resource so precious that it is also known as “the white gold of Sicily”

By Valentina Bonomoon April 14, 2019

The lava stone of Mount Etna: power of nature in the black heart of Sicily

The lava stone that is extracted from Mongibello (another of Mount Etna's names) is the most emblematic expression of how one can take the destructive power of nature, a strength that changes and shapes the land, and turn it into something precious and beautiful.

By Valentina Bonomoon March 26, 2019

Around Sicily in 80 recipes: 2. Carnival Edition: The “Turkish Head”

The Turkish Head is among Castelbuono’s most beloved desserts, to the point where each family here probably has its own personalised variant of the traditional recipe. Its origin goes however well beyond the borders of our little town and is related to Sicily’s domination history.

By Valentina Bonomoon February 28, 2019

Street markets in Sicily: diving into a kaleidoscope of sensations

Colours, scents, screams ... and of course flavours. The Sicilian street markets are a chaotic and confusing mishmash that overwhelms your senses, a disorienting and yet exciting experience, like jumping from a rock right into the sea, feeling lost for a moment - surrounded by water - only to resurface soon after.

By Valentina Bonomoon February 14, 2019

Around Sicily in 80 recipes: 1. The Black Bread of Castelvetrano

Our first stop takes us in Trapani’s province, specifically in Castelvetrano, where we find the traditional Black Bread, a product born from the land itself, the result of ancient knowledge and of a slow and patient work.

By Valentina Bonomoon January 28, 2019

The Trinacria: mythology and mystery behind one of Sicily's symbols

This symbol of ancient origin, to some extent still shrouded in mystery, is in fact the result of so many influences that it's the perfect representation of a land that built its own identity on being the crossroads of different cultures and traditions.

By Valentina Bonomoon January 14, 2019

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