Experience Sicilia DOC – The Heart of Sicilian Wine My love affair with Sicily started right from my first visit, fifteen years ago. The largest island in the Mediterranean, there’s so much to see and do. To the southeast, the Notto Valley, Catania, and Syracuse, with their stunning architecture and archaeological heritage; in central Sicily, […]
An Introduction to the Wines of Sicily
We first came across the Mayfair restaurant Silva when it launched in November 2024. We picked the Mediterranean restaurant for our new opening of the month and thoroughly enjoyed the experience there. So, the opportunity to go back for a wine tasting and dinner to celebrate the wines of Sicily was both appropriate and one not to miss.
Coniglio Alla Stimpirata – Sweet and Sour Rabbit from Sicily
The Taste of Sicily – Coniglio Alla Stimpirata One of the first Sicilian dishes I tried was caponata. A sweet-sour vegetable dish that is like a more exotic ratatouille and is sometimes served with pine nuts and raisins, I was smitten at the first spoonful. It’s a recipe to make in late summer here in […]
Incontro in South Kensington at Iddu
Review – Iddu Sicilian Cafe – South Kensington: Having recently been treated to a rather wonderful wine lunch at the South Kensington Club, I was curious to find out about the cafe/restaurant which is also owned by Luca del Bono but is open to everyone. With a few tables opening out onto the street, it […]
Sicilian Cookery – Cavatieddi and Lolli
Sicilian Cookery and Pasta Made Simple: I’ve never made pasta. I thought you needed a pasta machine and a lot of skill to get the pretty shapes that you can buy in the shops. And, it all seemed something of a mystery to me. But, when I arrived in Sicily for a holiday to learn […]