This book was born out of the author's love for her native Sicily. She shares the history, customs, and folklore, as well as the flavourful and varied cuisine of her beautiful Mediterranean island in recipes, stories, and anecdotes. Sicilian Feasts offers over 160 recipes, along with menus for holidays, notes on ingredients, a list of suppliers, an introduction to the Sicilian language, and a glossary of food terms in Sicilian, Italian, and English. Illustrations demonstrate special techniques. Includes: Over 170 recipes; A chapter on Sicilian recipes for the Mediterranean Diet; menus for holidays; introduction to the Sicilian language; Glossary of food terms in Sicilian, Italian and English; Illustrations to demonstrate special techniques.