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Carmen from Sicilian NQ on a fishing boat in Acitrezza with friends from Manchester, experiencing the Cyclops Riviera like locals

✈️ Da Manchester a Catania: guida autentica per vivere la Sicilia come un locale

1 day ago
e cerchi un viaggio che unisca mare, vulcani, granite e leggende, Catania e la Riviera dei Ciclop...
Claudio, owner of Sicilian NQ, sipping Marsala wine at the restaurant in Manchester

🍷 Marsala: The Wine That Conquered the British Empire (and Manchester)

8 days ago
Walk into Sicilian NQ on a night when Claudio is in the house, and you may find yourself offered ...
View of Mount Etna erupting with reddish smoke above green vineyards in Sicily, symbol of wine, lava, and myth

🌋 Etna: Wine, Lava, and Legend

Some volcanoes destroy. Etna creates. It creates land, landscapes, wine — and myths. In the heart...
Savory dish with pistachio sauce served at Sicilian NQ – authentic Sicilian recipe using Bronte pistachios

🌿 The Pistachio of Bronte: Why It’s the Green Gold of Sicily

When people in the UK think of pistachio, they usually imagine something sweet: pistachio gelato,...
Non-alcoholic Sicilian babà with citrus syrup and candied lemon on a white plate – traditional Italian dessert made alcohol-free.

🍰 Can You Make a Babà Without Rum? Yes—And It’s Delicious

If you’ve ever tasted a Neapolitan or Sicilian babà, you know it’s not just a dessert—it’s an exp...
Close-up of traditional Sicilian cannoli with ricotta filling, candied fruit, pistachio and powdered sugar on a ceramic plate – authentic Italian pastry.

🥁 The Real History of the Sicilian Cannoli

When people think of Sicilian desserts, the cannolo is always the star. That crispy shell filled ...