Sicily has a reputation for its sweets, and many are created with the island's almonds, a tradition for centuries. Since Arab times, the trees have flourished in Sicily and given many sweet temptations using the nuts. The varieties that grow here are rather distinct, particularly rich in aroma and flavor. The orchards are concentrated mostly around Noto and Avola, and scattered around the province of Siracusa. It is a Slow Food valued product.
The trees are beautiful, the first to flower in the spring with their distinct blossoms. The nuts are harvested in July and August. Old desserts from the Arab tradition like nougat (they whipped egg whites with honey and crushed almonds) are still available, along with a variety of cookies, biscotti, marzipan, amaretti and of course the famous cassata cake. Amaretto liqueur and candied almonds, known as confetti, are also popular here.
Be sure to taste some of the treats while you're visiting the area!
The villages scattered all around the Cilento coast maintain a very ancient fishing technique, but non so closely tied to it than the pretty town of Pisciotta.
If you have searched the web looking for activities to do while vacationing on the Amalfi Coast, there is no doubt that you have already read about Mamma Agata and her incredible cooking school in Ravello.
Once you have peeled your eyes away from the stupendous scenery of the Amalfi Coast, one of the first things you’re bound to notice is the large lemons hanging from the trees.
The hills that surround the city of Salerno and stretch from the Amalfi Coast to the Cilento National Park give an extra-virgin olive oil with an intense colour and a unique fruity taste.
Agerola is known as "Città del Pane" - city of bread – nationwide popular brand that recognizes some Italian towns where this product assumes a special value due to the peculiar characteristics.
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Its unique and special characteristics, very much appreciated even abroad, gives the name to "Fico Bianco del Cilento": once dried, the sweet peel gets light yellow coloured rather than chestnut brown if oven-cooked.
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