The Food of Sicily

With increasingly greater numbers of people visiting Sicily to enjoy the history of the island, the ancient Greek temples, the landscape with its hill towns, the natural beauty of the mountains, the sandy beaches, and the beautiful cities, visitors rave about the delicious food of this region of Italy. At a time of great interest in healthful, nutritious, and appealingly interesting foods, the cooking of Sicily provides a wealth of tasty and wholesome recipes. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and its cuisine is among the oldest in Europe, a fact that is amply documented in the history of the island.