As an American living in italy for 40 years, Italians go out for pizza more often than a restaurant for a dining experience. It’s not something easy to do at home.
Thanks very much for your comment, Judy! I'm certainly realizing the truth of what you say as I'm traveling about Sicily--everyone is eating pizza, and most of them are locals! I'm not surprised--most of it is first-rate! Why go to the bother of making it at home when you can get such delicious pizza at a decent price just down the street?
It’s really quite amazing how often pistachios show up in various dishes here! We’ve just finished dining on some pasta with a creamy Parmesan sauce that also had pistachios. I also just bought two types of pesto to take home, both with pistachios! Thanks so much for your comment, Gillian.
Thanks for your comment, Flavio. I’ve gathered that pizza is as popular here as everywhere, though arancini and cannoli are more tied to Sicily. So interesting to realize how very regional the food is in Italy—that even the foods that everyone eats, like pizza, have so many variations, depending on where you are. I’m excited to taste the differences elsewhere in Sicily as we continue our trip.
Awww, sweet, Samantha! I did, of course!🤣 But then there’s so much more. This place is overwhelming in every way— So much to see, eat, do—mind has been blown. More TK when I can sit down to think. Thanks for your comment.
You’ve got to come, Sam! You would love it, and I know I would enjoy reading your take on the spectacular history, people and food here. I feel like we’re only just getting started—and now we’re already trying to figure out when we can return!
Oh that should be great, Vicki! Would love to hear how it comes out. Hoping to try Domenica Marchetti’s recipe for Sicilian-style pizza once we return home.
Sounds yummy. What else have you been eating besides pizza and Gelato? I love these little short stories from your trips. Looking forward to your next one.
Some rather interesting stuff—hope to write more about it. There’s some amazing street food here that we tasted on a food tour: arancina—fried, breaded rice balls with different fillings—and some interesting oddities that will take some explaining. Thanks for asking, Judy.
Were you there, Melanie? There’s so much cheese—so much of everything! I wish I had an extra stomach (though not for anyone to see, just to sample all the great food I can’t fit in…
Some observations. We're got a Mexican restaurant around here with the same name. The pizzas look fascinating - I'll try out some of them for sure. And finally, your pic of the diners puzzled me for a second and then I realized why. Those tables are HIGH! They could just flick the food into their mouths. I don't recall table/chair ratios like that when I was in Italy - very curious.
Hi Ruth,
Did you plan your trip or were you on an organized trip? I am dreaming of traveling to Sicily.
I love the look of your square pizza, Ruth. Looking forward to hearing more of your travels.
Thanks so much, Julia! More TK very soon.
As an American living in italy for 40 years, Italians go out for pizza more often than a restaurant for a dining experience. It’s not something easy to do at home.
Thanks very much for your comment, Judy! I'm certainly realizing the truth of what you say as I'm traveling about Sicily--everyone is eating pizza, and most of them are locals! I'm not surprised--most of it is first-rate! Why go to the bother of making it at home when you can get such delicious pizza at a decent price just down the street?
I just got back from Palermo too! I went to a pizza by the slice place on the via Maqueda & also got one topped with pistacchio.
It’s really quite amazing how often pistachios show up in various dishes here! We’ve just finished dining on some pasta with a creamy Parmesan sauce that also had pistachios. I also just bought two types of pesto to take home, both with pistachios! Thanks so much for your comment, Gillian.
As Italian I can say that Italians eat pizza everywhere in Italy, probably only tourists eat cannoli and arancini outside Sicily
Thanks for your comment, Flavio. I’ve gathered that pizza is as popular here as everywhere, though arancini and cannoli are more tied to Sicily. So interesting to realize how very regional the food is in Italy—that even the foods that everyone eats, like pizza, have so many variations, depending on where you are. I’m excited to taste the differences elsewhere in Sicily as we continue our trip.
"Only tourists eat pizza in Siciliy"?? Even if that were true, as long as the pizza's delicious, who cares?? You get that whole pie, Ruth! ❤️
Awww, sweet, Samantha! I did, of course!🤣 But then there’s so much more. This place is overwhelming in every way— So much to see, eat, do—mind has been blown. More TK when I can sit down to think. Thanks for your comment.
I head down on the 15th to accompany a group in eating their way across the island!
I can't wait to hear more when you're ready!! Sicily is very high on my list of places to see (and eat through...!).
You’ve got to come, Sam! You would love it, and I know I would enjoy reading your take on the spectacular history, people and food here. I feel like we’re only just getting started—and now we’re already trying to figure out when we can return!
Noooo he left out the best part 🥦😁 already looking forward to next foodie update from Sicily!
Thanks, Sinù! Just getting started!🤗
Absolutely mouthwatering, Ruth!
Thanks, Jolene!
Wow, all of this looks so good! I can’t wait to hear more about your travels.
Thanks, Hoang!
Pistachio pizza? I’m down!!
Yes, isn’t that cool? So delish!🤗
You are making me hungry. I just bought a pizza stone and now I am inspired to try it. Thanks Ruth!
Oh that should be great, Vicki! Would love to hear how it comes out. Hoping to try Domenica Marchetti’s recipe for Sicilian-style pizza once we return home.
Sounds yummy. What else have you been eating besides pizza and Gelato? I love these little short stories from your trips. Looking forward to your next one.
Some rather interesting stuff—hope to write more about it. There’s some amazing street food here that we tasted on a food tour: arancina—fried, breaded rice balls with different fillings—and some interesting oddities that will take some explaining. Thanks for asking, Judy.
Wow!🤩 what sweet magic this is! Grazie!
Thanks so very much for your comment and for sharing in a note.
You are very welcome, Ruth!
What? Never enough cheese. I want to go back
Were you there, Melanie? There’s so much cheese—so much of everything! I wish I had an extra stomach (though not for anyone to see, just to sample all the great food I can’t fit in…
Some observations. We're got a Mexican restaurant around here with the same name. The pizzas look fascinating - I'll try out some of them for sure. And finally, your pic of the diners puzzled me for a second and then I realized why. Those tables are HIGH! They could just flick the food into their mouths. I don't recall table/chair ratios like that when I was in Italy - very curious.
Interesting observation—perhaps it was just that folks were bent over their pizzas. But thanks for commenting.