Caffè Sicilia Candied Lemon Peel: Ruth Reichl is a Fan!
It seems our cara amica Ruth Reichl has a new favorite Gustiamo product: Caffè Sicilia’s Candied Lemon Peel! She gave us a special shout-out in …
Caffè Sicilia Canditi in the New York Times
Ever since we first tasted Corrado Assenza’s canditi back at his shop in Noto, we knew we were onto something really special. Italian chefs can’t …
Corrado’s Canditi Capture the Flavors of Sicily
Italy has a reputation for growing some of the world’s best citrus and Corrado Assenza of Caffè Sicilia knows precisely which farmers are at the …
Pistachios from Bronte & Almonds from Noto!
Pistachios from Bronte and Almonds from Noto: As everything precious, they come in limited quantities.If you were waiting, please place your order now. Many friends …
Almonds from Noto Are Disappearing. How Local Is That?
The Noto almonds are incredible (read why here) and the trees are beautiful. The famous almond trees of Noto, Sicily would disappear if not for …
Myth-Busting: Christmas Classic Torrone is Sicilian
It’s Christmas time (in case you haven’t noticed) and many of our friends have torrone on their minds. Here, the famous differences between North and …
Caffe’ Sicilia’s Nougats
The torrone from Caffe’ Sicilia is special. It is certainly a Christmas MUST HAVE, and it is wonderful any day of the year! One reason …
Caffe’ Sicilia and the Perfect Easiest Crostata
The Caffe’ Sicilia menu is the size and weight of a small novel; the kind of thing that might constitute a great “beach read”. One …
Crostata with Jam and Marmalade
This recipe comes from Beatrice’s niece, Maria, who was born, raised, and currently lives in Siena. “If she can make an excellent crostata, I can …
If You Are a Serious Cook, These Almonds Are for You
Last week, in the NYTimes, Florence Fabricant compares Sicilian Noto Almonds to “other” almonds and writes: “Fat, buttery Marcona almonds have become the stars of …