| When traveling through Sicily, Italy it is important | | | | today. You can find arancino (pronounced: |
| to experience the culture and food is a major | | | | Air-in-CHEE-no) in just about every cafe in |
| part of Sicilian culture! There are several types of | | | | Taormina or Giardini Naxos for just a few Euro, |
| food that are distinctly Sicilian, and each region of | | | | and they are quite filling. |
| Sicily is known for a specific type of food as well. | | | | If you have more of a sweet tooth, than you |
| In Taormina, Sicily you will have many | | | | should head to the pastry shop for a Cannolo |
| opportunities to taste the different flavors. | | | | With Ricotta. This is a Sicilian Pastry dessert with |
| If it is a warm day, and you need a quick | | | | a name that translates in English to, "little tube" |
| refreshment, your first stop upon arrival at | | | | because the are pastry dough tubes filled with |
| Taormina should be to pick up a Granita with | | | | delicious ricotta, sugar, pistachio nuts, chocolate |
| Brioche. This is an amazing treat found in just | | | | chips, and many secret ingredients that creates |
| about every pastry shop or gelateria in Taormina. | | | | an amazing taste! |
| The granita is a Sicilian invention - scooped ice | | | | Because Taormina and Giardini Naxos are |
| shavings with a delicious flavor (I would suggest | | | | bordered completely by the sea, they are well |
| lemon). The "Brioche" is a pastry that looks similar | | | | known for their fish. If you visit any restaurant, |
| to a croissant and creates a great balance with | | | | the menus will be filled with seafood. In this area, |
| the ice cold treat. You must eat your Granita in | | | | it is recommended that you try the local tuna |
| true Sicilian style by tearing the top off of the | | | | because it has a flavor unique to Taormina and |
| brioche and using it as a spoon to scoop out the | | | | Giardini Naxos. You can also have sardines |
| granita (ice) and then eating the entire thing. It is a | | | | prepared in true Sicilian fashion where you will be |
| bit messy at first but most foreigners get the | | | | amazed by the flavor that just explodes in your |
| hang of it pretty quickly! | | | | mouth! |
| If you are seeking something that is a bit more | | | | Make sure that you try the food at the local |
| filling, you will certainly be interested in Arancino. | | | | markets for a discount in price and true flavor. All |
| These are delicious, bell shaped fried rice balls | | | | of the food that you will be tasting will be fresh |
| covered with breadcrumbs. The filling is an | | | | and directly from the Taormina - Giardini Naxos |
| amazing meat sauce, tomato sauce, mozarella | | | | area, guaranteeing that it will be delicious. So sit |
| and peas! This is a special dish that originated in | | | | back and enjoy your meal! |
| Sicily in the 10th century, and is still very common | | | | |