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This recipe was born between Grandma Filì’s pantry and long walks in the countryside. It is a tribute to the generosity of nature and the art of Sicilian preserves, the result of long Sicilian stories, celebrations and banquets, memories and traditions. In the pantry, I found dried tomatoes, capers, olives and almonds. I think of wild fennel, which grows tenaciously among the dry stone walls and is harvested in spring, tender, before it “spica”,we say; and I can already imagine a pesto.

Questa ricetta, nasce tra la dispensa di Nonna Filì e lunghe passeggiate in campagna. Un omaggio alla Natura generosa e all’arte delle conserve siciliane, frutto di lunghi racconti sicani, di feste e tavolate, di ricordi e tradizioni. Nella dispensa ho trovato i pomodori secchi, i capperi, le olive e le mandorle. Penso al finocchietto selvatico, che cresce tenace tra i muretti a secco, e che va raccolto in primavera, tenero, prima che “spica” e sento già nascere un pesto.

#essenceofsicily #tradition #cucinasiciliana #ilritodelladomanica #sicily taken in Sicily, Italy by @essenceofsicily

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This recipe was born between Grandma Filì’s pantry and long walks in the countryside. It is a tribute to the generosity of nature and the art of Sicilian preserves, the result of long Sicilian stories, celebrations and banquets, memories and traditions. In the pantry, I found dried tomatoes, capers, olives and almonds. I think of wild fennel, which grows tenaciously among the dry stone walls and is harvested in spring, tender, before it “spica”,we say; and I can already imagine a pesto.

Questa ricetta, nasce tra la dispensa di Nonna Filì e lunghe passeggiate in campagna. Un omaggio alla Natura generosa e all’arte delle conserve siciliane, frutto di lunghi racconti sicani, di feste e tavolate, di ricordi e tradizioni. Nella dispensa ho trovato i pomodori secchi, i capperi, le olive e le mandorle. Penso al finocchietto selvatico, che cresce tenace tra i muretti a secco, e che va raccolto in primavera, tenero, prima che “spica” e sento già nascere un pesto. taken in Sicily, Italy by @essenceofsicily

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a month ago

Marettimo rises from the blue like a mirage of stone and wind. When the sirocco arrives, the island changes its breath. taken in Marettimo - Isole Egadi - Sicilia by @essenceofsicily

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a month ago

Sunday pauses around the table, where Sicani tales intertwine with vivid memories.

This is where “Il rito della domenica”—the new project by Essence of Sicily—begins:

a box containing a book of ancient stories and the artisanal preserves needed to bring to your table the recipe that, through those pages, recovers the taste of the past.

IlRitoDellaDomenica #StorieSicane #sicily #CucinaSiciliana #essenceofsicily taken in Sicily, Italy by @essenceofsicily

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2 months ago

THE SHEPHERD’S EYES

“ There are professions and traditions that are handed down from father to son and remain unchanged. ”

Some jobs as a tradition from the past to present remain unchanged and are handed down like prized possessions. These are trades but also lifestyles that take shape in that inland Sicily, which is fascinating and still unknown.

For six generations, the profession of shepherd has been handed down from father to son. It is a job made up of gestures that are repeated on a regular basis and that begin at dawn.

EssenceOfSicily #SicilianShepherds #InlandSicily #RuralTraditions taken in Sicily, Italy by @essenceofsicily

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3 months ago

Sunday morning in Palermo unfolds among the historic markets and downtown streets, where street food stalls are already in full swing. The day begins with a warm “panino con le panelle” among the monuments, as the air fills with the smoke of “stigghiole” on the grill and the scent of “anellini al forno” ready for lunch.

The walk leads toward Piazza Marina. After a coffee at the counter of a historic local bar, you move through the flea market stalls under the shade of the secular ficus trees. Here, among old ceramics and yellowed books, small treasures from the past emerge, waiting to be rediscovered.

#Palermo #Sicily #StreetFood #PiazzaMarina #VintageFinds taken in Palermo, Sicily by @essenceofsicily

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4 months ago

Our biggest news for 2026! After months of shaping, refining, and building something we truly believe in, we are finally ready to share it with you!

Two Limited Edition journeys, created with intention, depth, and a very clear vision of what Sicily can be when experienced the right way. Two different paths, both designed for just 12 guests, both with fixed departures, both deeply personal.

September and October 2026
Very limited availability!

Link in bio. ⬆️

#Sicily2026 #LimitedEditionTravel #LuxurySicily #CuratedJourneys #ItalianLuxuryTrave taken in Sicily, Italy by @essenceofsicily

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4 months ago

In the puppeteer’s bottega, wood takes shape through skilled hands that carve faces, engrave armor, and weave invisible threads ready to become movement. Each puppet is born through ancient gestures belonging to the art of the Opera dei Pupi, a tradition recognized by UNESCO as an authentic expression of Sicilian identity. Nothing is mass-produced, nothing is improvised: every detail — from the engraved helmet to the shining sword — carries hours of craftsmanship and centuries of memory passed down from generation to generation.

Then the curtain rises in the small theater and Sicily begins to tell its story once again. Threads tighten, armor gleams under the lights, and the epic tales of the paladins come alive in a ritual that unites craftsmanship, storytelling, and belonging. Here, tradition is not a still memory: it is a living art that moves, fights, speaks. It is the voice of the puppeteer, preserving and passing on the deepest soul of Sicily.

#EssenceOfSicily #OperaDeiPupi #SicilianPuppets #Sicily taken in Palermo, Sicily by @essenceofsicily

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5 months ago

Discover Ragusa Ibla, where majestic Baroque architecture reveals itself in every detail. Among its alleys and courtyards, art meets history: the works of international photographers come to life in a magical dialogue between past and present. A unique experience to live and treasure.

#EssenceOfSicily #RagusaIbla #SicilianBaroque #DiscoverSicily taken in Ragusa Ibla by @essenceofsicily

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9 months ago

“Piscaria” e “Fera o Luni”: A fascinating chaos of voices, colors, and scents. Stalls overflowing with just-caught fish, intense spices, and vibrant fruit. **The sweet aroma of freshly toasted cubaita** blends with vendors’ calls and the scent of garlic and olives. The atmosphere of Sicily at its most authentic, where every step leaves a lasting impression.

#Catania #FishMarket #essenceofsicily taken in Catania, Sicily by @essenceofsicily

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a year ago

Essence Of Sicily ha dato il via al ciclo di incontri formativi e esperienziali a Caltabellotta! Focus della giornata: valorizzare borghi e piccoli musei per un turismo relazionale che coinvolga le comunità locali, racconti le loro storie e promuova le tradizioni del territorio.

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Essence Of Sicily kicked off the cycle of training and experiential workshops in Caltabellotta! Focus of the day: enhancing villages and small museums for relational tourism that engages local communities, tells their stories, and promotes local traditions.

#ProgettoMIR #TurismoEsperienziale #Caltabellotta #SiciliaTurismo #EsperienzeLocali #TurismoComunitario #ValorizzazioneTerritorio taken in Sicilia, Italy by @essenceofsicily

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8 months ago

Prosegue il nostro viaggio nel turismo esperienziale a Vizzini, organizzato da Essence Of Sicily! 🎭 Abbiamo discusso su come creare un impatto positivo nelle comunità locali attraverso un turismo responsabile che valorizzi il patrimonio culturale e ambientale.

In questo contesto, Vizzini si rivela città teatro, viva di storie e tradizioni che ancora risuonano tra le sue vie. Simbolo di questa identità è la presenza del Museo di Giovanni Verga, luogo che custodisce la memoria letteraria e il cuore narrativo della Sicilia.

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Our experiential tourism journey in Vizzini continues, organized by Essence Of Sicily! 🎭 We discussed how to create a positive impact on local communities through responsible tourism that enhances cultural and environmental heritage.

In this context, Vizzini reveals itself as a true theatre town, alive with stories and traditions that still echo through its streets. A symbol of this identity is the presence of the Giovanni Verga Museum, a place that preserves the literary memory and narrative heart of Sicily.

#TurismoEsperienziale #Vizzini #ProgettoMIR #TurismoComunitario #ImpattoPositivo #PatrimonioCulturale #SiciliaSostenibile #essenceofsicily taken in Sicilia, Italy by @essenceofsicily

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8 months ago