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Taste Sicilian olive oils and wines at Agricolab

Savor Sicilian olive oils and wines as you discover the secrets of the island’s terroir and cultivars. This fun, story-filled tasting offers an engaging journey through Sicily’s culinary heritage. • I’ll welcome you to my restaurant, Agricolab, and give you a “passport” to track your journey, complete with spaces for stickers as you explore. • Using a large tabletop map of Sicily, we’ll embark on an interactive adventure, tasting wines and oils along the way. • You will play detective to taste wines and oils and try to identify them correctly! • You’ll use what you’ve learned to create pairings that bring out the best in each product, and we’ll close with a final toast to celebrate the completion of your passport. You’ll leave with new knowledge, a happy belly, and a unique artisanal souvenir.

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Shop Catania’s markets and cook a Sicilian feast

Join me for a hands-on culinary adventure at my bar and restaurant, Agricolab. We’ll travel from a farmers’ market visit to source organic ingredients to a cooking session celebrating the finest traditional Sicilian dishes. • Embark on a farmers’ market “challenge” to gather fresh organic local produce from vendors, guided by my stories and anecdotes about Sicilian ingredients. • Enjoy the art of aperitivo with wine and snacks while discussing the ingredients you’ve purchased. • Dive into a hands-on cooking session to create a traditional Sicilian feast, learning techniques, flavor combinations, and twists on classic recipes—before savoring your exceptional meal as a group in a private dining room. You’ll leave with a satisfied palate, an artisanal food product as a souvenir, and new skills to recreate the flavors of Sicily back home.

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Harvest, cook, and enjoy lunch at centuries-old farmhouse

Get your hands dirty in a true farm-to-table experience at my 200-year-old farmhouse near Taormina. You’ll harvest organic produce, learn traditional cooking techniques, and savor the meal you’ve prepared. • Select ingredients from the estate’s vegetable garden and educational farm before enjoying a traditional breakfast with granita and brioche. I’ll discuss growing processes and Sicilian gastronomy along the way. • I’ll guide you through the preparation of our meal, including bread made with ancient grains, a traditional appetizer, a fresh pasta dish, and a main course of fish or meat. • Time to eat! Enjoy the lunch we’ve created, paired with exquisite local wines, on the outdoor patio (or indoors, depending on weather conditions). You’ll leave with lifelong skills and cherished memories, as well as a gift to help you continue your Sicilian food adventure: access to my recipes and six months of my free online culinary assistance.

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Make cannoli with a sixth-generation pastry chef

Draw upon 150 years of family tradition to learn the art of Sicilian cannoli in a hands-on pastry workshop at the historic Pasticceria Corsino. • I’ll welcome you to my family’s shop and introduce you to the history of Sicilian pastry-making, including the origins of cannoli. • You’ll tour our pastry laboratory, where I’ll lead you through the art of creating the perfect cannolo siciliano di ricotta, from mastering the crunchy shell to preparing the creamy filling. • In our elegant lounge, we’ll taste the freshly prepared cannolo, complemented by other Sicilian delicacies. Your treats will be paired with a glass of Passito wine or refreshing almond milk. You’ll leave with a smile, having tasted some of the freshest ricotta cream on the planet, and with inside knowledge about one of the most cherished elements of Sicily’s culinary heritage.

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Cook, Eat & Embrace Sicily-An Authentic Culinary Experience

Discover the true soul of Sicily and experience an authentic Sicilian party! In a panoramic kitchen overlooking Etna or under a centuries-old olive tree, with me and my family, you will prepare fresh pasta in the ancient maid, Parmigiana, arancini, cannoli and bake your pizza in the wood-fired oven! Among local cheeses and wines, it will be a real Sicilian festival, you will be immersed in the local hospitality and culture and you will live an experience of conviviality, between food, traditions and joy, just like in a real Sicilian family. After preparation, we will sit at the table to taste and share every dish, between laughter, stories, good wine and the warmth of a tradition that celebrates life and sharing. Put the distance aside, transportation is included for free, for groups of all sizes, from Catania, Syracuse, Ragusa and other nearby cities. Contact us for groups, families, or customized times-we offer tailored discounts and solutions. Join us and take home not only authentic flavors, but the memory of an experience and culture that will make you feel part of our family!

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviews

Etna Urban Winery - Walk and tasting with food pairings

Etna Urban Winery You will get a full experience of an urban vinery on the slopes of Mount Etna! The tour is divided in 3 different moments: Vineyard Walk The tour will start with our warm welcome and a walk across urban vineyards nestled between Catania and Etna. Its a unique urban trekking with rare dry-stone made buildings and walls from the 19th century, and an oak wood representing what it once was the large forest just above Catania, now all reclaimed by the expanding city. If you come with children I will give them their own treasure map . Bring comfortable closed- toes shoes, tennis are perfect! Palmento Visit Back from the field, you will discover our 18th century Palmento (traditional Sicilian winery), that is among the largest and best preserved in the area, still equipped with its large chestnut wood barrels and the grape pressing machine dating 1790. A rare jewel to be seen! Here you will also hear of some old family stories Wine Tasting Journey The tour will finish with a tasting experience on today's Etna culinary landscape. You will taste wines from 4 different wineries around the vulcano, each wine paired with a gourmet bite prepared by our resident chef Leonardo, to finish your day relaxing in our courtyard or the garden looking at the Etna Shuttle from/to central Catania available with an extra fee and upon request

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviews

Etna Urban Winery - Sicilian lunch with tasting and walk

Etna Urban Winery You will get an experience of an urban vinery on the slopes of Mount Etna! Sicilian lunch with tasting A traditional Sicilian lunch with our grandma’s recipes, served in a shared table in winery’s courtyard (or tasting room in case of adverse weather conditions). Lunch includes antipasti (starters) primo (pasta or rice main course) and secondo (meat or fish), accompanied with the tasting of our red Vigna Grande along with other three Etna wines. Most meals are suitable for vegetarians, celiacs and lactose free guests. Vineyard walk After the tasting have the possibility to walk in the urban vineyards following a well marked trail with information panels. If you come with children I will give them a treasure map . Bring comfortable closed- toes shoes, tennis are perfect! You will also have the possibility to visit our family 18th century Palmento (traditional Sicilian winery), that is among the largest and best preserved in the area, still equipped with its large chestnut wood barrels and the grape pressing machine dating 1790. A rare jewel to be seen! Finish your day relaxing in our courtyard or the garden looking at the Etna while having a chat with your friends. Shuttle service from/to Catania available at an extra free and upon request

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

Catania Street Food Tour: A Tasty Adventure for Small Groups

ALL FOOD IS INCLUDED! This is a walking food tour in a shared group (max 12 people) through the vibrant streets of Catania. You’ll be guided by a local food expert as you visit different stops, where you'll discover the city's rich culinary traditions and everyday life. At least 4 food stops (food choice depending on season and availability): - Arancini, the famous Sicilian rice balls stuffed with savory fillings - Fried fish, freshly prepared and perfectly crispy - Catanese cipollina, a savory pastry filled with onions, tomato, and cheese - Cartocciata, a delicious Sicilian street food filled with a variety of ingredients - Cannoli, the iconic Sicilian pastry filled with sweet ricotta - Granita, a refreshing frozen treat, perfect for a hot day What this tour IS about: - Incredible Food - Great company with a local guide - Fun facts and fascinating anecdotes - A leisurely walk through the historic center of Catania - Laughter and good vibes - Meet new friends from all over the world What this tour is NOT about: - A formal historical tour - Long, boring speeches PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TOUR WILL BE HELD IN ITALIAN/ENGLISH. CONTACT US FOR OTHER LANGUAGES. Thank you for the shared value you help generate. By purchasing this experience, you contribute to enhancing the area in which we operate, providing employment, income for small businesses and support for local charities.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 87 reviews

Taste Etna Natural Wine in late Nineteenth century Palmento

Breathe in the atmosphere of a typical "ETNEO PALMENTO" from the end of the 19th century and try our NATURAL WINE produced with organic grapes and all the mineral wealth of the lava stone soil We will meet in the ANCIENT "PALMENTO", the building where more than 100 years ago the farmers brought the grapes to transform them into wine. A short tour of the rooms will introduce you to the "secrets" of this special lava stone construction, the ingenious engineering of the past and our choice for sustainable restoration. Depending on your preference, you can stop in the lounge or on the terrace to fill your glasses. The TASTING includes at least three different wines, but based on the seasons and the processing periods you can taste experiments and/or barrel tests. The wine tasting experience is accompanied by a SMALL CHOPPING BOARD with local olives, local cold cuts and cheeses and pleasantly by technical and less technical chats about wine, and about the Etna world which becomes a specific character in the glass. For us it is always a pleasure to tell about our dreams and how this land has welcomed us. On specific request you can add - VISIT TO THE VINEYARD AND CELLAR (+€15/pers) - APERITIF / LIGHT MEAL (+€20/pers) Other things to note We are a farm on Etna, so we are in a rural area, ask for a pickup if you want

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Aperitivo in barca a vela al tramonto

Faremo una gita in barca a vela al tramonto ammirando lo splendido panorama del vulcano Etna. Se il meteo lo permette navigheremo fra Catania e Acitrezza con la possibilità di incontrare qualche branco di delfini e di fare una nuotata. Infine proporremo un aperitivo a base di prosecco e prodotti tipici siciliani. Racconteremo storie di Sicilia e ascolteremo musica mentre il sole sparisce all'orizzonte. Other things to note We are flexible on schedule. Ask us if you need or prefere to shift the schedule

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews

Unfiltered Street Food & Market Exploration of Catania

A 3-hour walking tour around Catania's fish market and alleyways. During the walk, we will take you to our favorite street stalls and family-run deli shops to sample the best daily selection of local street food such as the Arancino, the Cipollina, some challenging samples, and much more :) We offer our foodies only seasonal and traditional foods, no touristy stuff! The fish market is an authentic open-air theater. During the MORNING TOUR, we will spend some time checking out the food market stalls, talking about Sicilian cuisine, and eating some fish :) During the NIGHT TOUR, we'll walk you to the old district of Civita to show you some cool graffiti and enjoy the most authentic Catanese street spirit! This tour has been designed for street foodies and curious travelers. Not only food! We will show you some historical attractions and, when accessible, a hidden lava tunnel. Since this is a small group tour, you will be able to interact with us at any time asking all kinds of questions. We present Catania the way it is, with its lights and shadows. We have a laid-back attitude towards travelers. We don't see travelers as clients but as new friends! so we will be happy to share with you all the tips you need to enjoy Catania as we locals do. In conclusion, it's a relaxing and tasty walk with a friend...plus a final delicious and authentic street food experience!

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 487 reviews

Cooking Sicily

First of all we will find out what the gastronomic 'path' of the day will be; this will depend on the season and on what the market offers: to prepare our dishes, in fact, we will use only fresh, local and possibly organic products. Each member of the group will be following my directions and / or demonstrations to begin the preparation of the menu that will normally include: a main course - first or second course of vegetables and a dessert. We will make pasta and bread, as often as times and preparations allow. As we proceed with the preparation of our meal, we will take notes on ingredients, quantities and recipes so that when you return home and show your friends and relatives photos and memories of your travel experiences you can taste the traditional dishes again, you will have learned to prepare with your hands! When everything is ready, consume yourself or together with us, if you prefer, the product of your efforts and I assure you that nothing will give you more satisfaction: in no restaurant you will find a dish equal to ... yours! Last but not least, if you have children travelling with you, they also enjoy this experience: what's better then prepare by themselves their own lunch?! Other things to note Of course, if someone hasn't got cooking hobby he/she could stay with us and look; the menù I'll propose to you can be modify if you don't like or cannot eat something

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviews

Catania market tour and cooking class with chef Riccardo

This is the perfect way to discover the Sicilian culinary culture by purchasing ingredients and cooking together with Sicilian chef. About chef Riccardo,a Sicilian used to work in Michelin star restaurants and be on TV , advertisement ,cooking show. He used to be private chef for celebrities and football players. He also lived in China and Singapore for over 12 years. While he worked overseas he always dedicated himself for promoting the Italian gastronomy and be proud of be a Sicilian chef . In this gastronomy trip You will learn how to cook the authentic Sicily cuisine from scratch. First we purchase ingredients in local market then stop by the cantine to choice the wine to pair our meal , visit the local farmers to get the fresh made cheese. After that we will back to chef’s villa ,put on the apron then cook together. At the end we will enjoy our meal together with beautiful sunshine by swimming pool .(outdoor dinning is upon the weather) The menu will change according to the season but always content 3 courses and fine Sicilian wine. The total event lasts about 5hours .If you have any special requests on dietary please let us know in advance.

5 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Feudo del Arco, we make together the Sicilian Fresh Pasta

around 10 am we will head to Il Feudo Dell 'Arco, an ancient Sicilian farm, not contaminated by progress, near a green valley full of oak trees and the Arco River, a stream of Manghisi or Cassible that passes through Cavagrande flows into the Ionian Sea. After a brief description of the traditional wheat production procedures, we will use the traditional Sicilian pasta together: with hard wheat flour, water, salt and fresh eggs. Once the dough is finished, we divide it with the guests who will put it out finely with the marrow. Then I'll show them the different forms of pasta we'll make: Fettuccine, Tagliatelle, Cavatelli, Busiate and Ravioli with ricotta. We will also make a typical Sicilian dessert, the "Lumere" or Cassatelle with ricotta and cinnamon. Then the pasta is cooked in hot, salty water and seasoned with organic fresh tomato sauce from the organic farm and crushed walnuts on top. Everything will be consumed by the diners at a rich convivial lunch with local cheese and charcuterie appetizers, typical of Sicily's south-eastern southeast, homemade bread seasoned with oil and originans, wine and drinks. Finally, the dessert is the "lumere" and walnut donuts made with organic walnuts from the company, and coffee. After lunch we will take a short hike to the Arco River

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