Sicily

Italian Culture

Is Sicily a Part of Italy? Yes! Yet Sicily Has Autonomy, Here’s Why

ByBrandy, Executive Producer, ALOR Italy September 7, 2023September 8, 2023

See what the five autonomous regions of Italy are and what it means for Sicily to be an autonomous region in Italy.

Italian Food

21 Traditional Sicilian Food Faves Not to Miss in Sicily

ByBrandy, Executive Producer, ALOR Italy May 4, 2023September 8, 2023

It’s not just the sea that separates Sicily from the mainland. Traditional Sicilian food is in a class by itself in Italy. Why? Because Sicilian…

Pictures of Italy

Beaches in Italy Quiz, How Many Do You Know?

ByBrandy, Executive Producer, ALOR Italy April 16, 2023April 19, 2023

Welcome to ALOR Italy’s third Italy Quiz featuring 12 of our favorite beaches in Italy. This quiz is quick and breezy, taking less than five…

Italian Food

Panelle, a Sicilian Food Better than Fries

ByBrandy, Executive Producer, ALOR Italy March 8, 2023September 8, 2023

Panelle are fried chickpea flour fritters from Palermo, Sicily. This five ingredient recipe is economical, easy and delicious.

Italian Food

Italian Fennel Salad Recipe Twist, Add Orange and Anchovy

ByBrandy, Executive Producer, ALOR Italy January 18, 2023September 8, 2023

Move over Caesar! There’s a new salad in town. Sicilian Fennel and Blood Orange Salad with Anchovies.

Italian Food

Sicilian Pizza, 7 Things That Make Sfincione Unique Delicious

ByBrandy, Executive Producer, ALOR Italy January 7, 2023September 19, 2023

What is Sicilian pizza? Meet Sfincione, a focaccia style pizza that inspired many others including Grandma pie. Fun facts, plus a map of the best Sicilian pizza in Sicily.

Italy Trip

21 Surprising Sicilian Volcano Facts

ByBrandy, Executive Producer, ALOR Italy December 29, 2022January 8, 2023

Would you believe Mt. Etna used to be underwater?! 21 surprising Sicilian Volcano facts to know for visiting Sicily or doing crossword puzzles at home.