ROCS WORLD HOLIDAYS 2016

SICILY

(July) or the Targa Florio International Rally of Sicily (July). Countless sagre (food fairs) and festivals are dedicated to typical products: in Gangi, a characteristic country fair is held, dedicated to the wheat stalk and evoking the customs of the Italians’ peasant past. In Cerda, visitors can attend the artichoke country fair, and in Isnello that of tuma cheese and ricotta (July). Among the most typical events, we highlight the carnival of Termini Imerese and the Estate Cefaludese, a summer celebration in Cefalù. WHAT TO TASTE The exuberance and warmth of the island of Sicily is evident in its food as well, which tells of Sicilians’ passion and care for good food and genuine flavours. Countless tasty delicacies and high-quality wines make those from Palermo Province proud of their excellent cuisine. Typical starters are the arancini and the pani ca’ meusa, a roll of bread stuffed with veal entrails. Other unforgettable dishes include the pasta with sardines; baked aneletti al forno and sfinciuni tuna; the cchi mascolini pasta; spaghetti alla carrettiera, a fish soup typical of Ustica; and fish broth with attuateddi pasta. Fish-based dishes stand out among the second courses: beccafico sardines, tuna with onions, tuna with ragù sauce, and hake cooked the Palermo way. Lamb and mutton meat are the specialties of the Madonie area. As for desserts, the spectrum is wide: martorana fruits, cassate, cannoli and mostaccioli. As for outstanding wines, try the Corvo di Casteldaccia and the Partinico.

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