Sweet Honey, Bitter Lemons: Travels in Sicily on a Vespa
Sweet Honey, Bitter Lemons: Travels in Sicily on a Vespa Review
As editor of a motorscooter enthusiast magazine (Scoot! Magazine) I picked up this book because of Fort’s journey by Vespa. Much like “Vroom with a View” by Peter Moore Fort uses the scooter to travel around Sicily for the ultimate “Italian” journey. While there isn’t as much scooter chat as I would like, I did find the story of his journey fascinating. The book is filled with in-depth discussion of Sicilian cooking and food history, as well as his experiences with the proud and earnest Sicilians he meets along the way.
Fort is lucky to not only be able to experience the tastes of these foods, but he often goes back into the kitchens and observes the making of these age-old chapters of Sicilian history. I was unaware of how many different cultures contributed to Sicilian history and by extension the cuisine.
The recipes that end each chapter seem relatively simple to recreate, except that measurements are given in metrics. I have earmarked a few items to try in the future.
If you are looking for an exploration of Sicilian cooking, check this book out. If you are a scooter fan, you may also try Peter Moore’s books and “Spotted In France” by Gregory Admont (which is similar to “Sweet Honey” except that he tries to eat at as many Michelin star restaurants a s possible).
Sweet Honey, Bitter Lemons: Travels in Sicily on a Vespa Feature
- ISBN13: 9780312559182
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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