{"product_id":"sweet-sicily-the-story-of-an-island-and-her-pastries-victoria-granof","title":"Sweet Sicily: The Story of an Island and Her Pastries - Victoria Granof","description":"\u003cp\u003eHardback.  Very good condition.  2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the towering cake known as the Triumph of Gluttony to the pert cherry-topped pastries called Virgin's Breasts to puckery, palate-tingling ices made from the island's luscious lemons and tangerines, Sicily is known for its audacious - and delicious - desserts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePastry chef and food stylist Victoria Granof has traveled throughout Sicily learning sweet secrets and local lore from the island's pastry chefs and home bakers, and the result is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSweet Sicily,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a lushly photographed exploration of authentic Sicilian pastry-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Sicily, every holiday and festival has its proper sweet accompaniment: marzipan lambs at Easter, honeyed pastry fritters at Christmas, crunchy, clove-scented cookies called \"bones of the dead\" for All Soul's Day.  Granof explores these customs and festivals, gathering heirloom recipes, along with local anecdotes and advice.  In addition to sweets that are already familiar to Americans, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ecannoli, cassata,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and lemon ice, she introduces us to dozens of delectable pastries, confections, and cookies that are destined to become favorites as well.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a guide to festivals and pastry shops throughout the island, and nearly one hundred recipes formulated for use in American kitchens, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSweet Sicily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an unforgettable exploration of the desserts of the world's most beguiling island.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twice Cooked","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43470037713014,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/1804\/9890\/files\/sweetsicily.jpg?v=1780456728","url":"https:\/\/www.twicecooked.co.nz\/products\/sweet-sicily-the-story-of-an-island-and-her-pastries-victoria-granof","provider":"Twice Cooked","version":"1.0","type":"link"}