Sicilian Arancini, or rice balls, are one of the most recognized Sicilian foods throughout the world. These crisp, golden little nuggets are typically served as a snack or street food throughout Sicily. Drumroll please... yes, these are the BEST Sicilian arancini! They are indeed my favorite food in the world, next to my mom's potato gnocchi that is. I've been enjoying these golden morsels all my life and it was time for me to learn how to make them and share the recipe with ... continue reading...
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Rhubarb Applesauce
Rhubarb Applesauce is a quick and easy way to take advantage of local, in season rhubarb. Ready in 30 minutes for a perfect snack, or serve it over ice cream or pound cake for a tasty dessert!Rhubarb is not a plant typically found in most Italian gardens. My father definitely never planted any. I was always curious about those bunches of long crimson stalks that I saw in the markets each spring. And since I love the challenge of discovering new ingredients, I bought my first bunch ... continue reading...
Food and Travel: My Travels in Sicily
My Travels in Sicily: Province of Messina
Hello dear readers! Thanks for following me along my journeys in Sicily. My family and I began with four adventure filled days in the province of Trapani, followed by a brief stay in the province of Agrigento. In this post, we’ll be heading towards the final, but longest, leg of our journey to the north eastern shore of […]
My Travels in Sicily: Province of Agrigento
When I left you in my last post: My Travels in Sicily: Province of Trapani, we were leaving the archeological site of Selinunte before continuing our journey further south, to the province of Agrigento. Our stay in the province of Agrigento was quite brief, only two days. However, when planning the itinerary we decided that we simply could […]
