Eggplant has been known by persian since thousand of years, but introduced slowly in Italian cuisine by arabs. Eggplants are now one of the symbols of sicilian cuisine, with preparations such as Pasta alla Norma, Caponata, Parmigiana di Melanzane. We … Continua a leggere SICILY – persian “kebab”

Citrics origin is known to be in the territory around Himalaya mountain, and dates back 8 millions year. Greeks, and then romans, widely knew cedar. In Pompei we have a mural pictur representing either a small cedar or a lemon, … Continua a leggere SICILY: orange zests

Both habas and goat chese (“pecorino” and “ricotta di pecora”) are known in the mediterranean tradition since antiques time. No surprises that “Anonimo Meridionale” gives them a relevant space in its manuscript, attributed to the sicilian court of Federico II. … Continua a leggere SICILY: habas pie