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Our Christmas hampers: original boxes of Sicilian specialities to give and to treat yourself Our pasticceria is full of sweet surprises all year round, but Christmas deserves an extra dose of sweetness: specialities to enjoy on your own or to...
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Authenticity, wholesomeness and the artisan craft of Sicilian pastry-making are the elements contained in every torrone (nougat) or torroncino: little pleasures for the palate that take you on a sensory journey to rediscover the flavours of the past without ever...
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Contrary to what you might think, the origin and history of the babà are anything but Neapolitan. That's right, the bitter truth is that this famous cake is of Polish origin! The inventor of the babà seems to have been...
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The Bolognese holds a special place among Catanese hot savouries. Don't be fooled by the name: it is a thoroughly Sicilian rosticceria classic. The name comes from its main and original filling, ragù – alla bolognese, of course. It has...
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A delicious little Sicilian treat with an intoxicating scent, rich in vitamin C: a real pick-me-up in the winter months, excellent at the end of a meal or as a snack. The orange peel is processed using a delicate artisan...
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