The Book
"In Etna's Shadow: Culinary Adventures from Eastern Sicily" from Gemelli Press will delight foodies and armchair-travelers alike. It is a travel journal with a culinary bent. Evocative, full-color photographs transport you from the slopes of Europe's tallest volcano, Mount Etna, to the fertile la Piana di Catania (Plain of Catania) below. The author takes you along on culinary adventures detailing everything from gelsi to gelato and carciofi to cassata while also presenting practical information on market days and sagre listings within the Province of Catania.
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**In Sicily, the book can be purchased directly from Emilio and Mariska Infantino of Azienda Agricola Infantino in Mineo (CT). Call Mariska for more information (English ok): 338-746-8293.
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Book Review
“… I’d call this book more of a love-letter to a food culture. Even a casual flip through In Etna’s Shadow is enough to demonstrate Karen’s clear affection for both the food and the people of Sicily - and fortunately she’s also been gifted with not just a fantastic eye for photography but also the ability to put her affection into words.
…if you’re not a foodie before you sit down with In Etna’s Shadow, I’d be shocked if you don’t fancy yourself a foodie when you’re done. At the very least, it should make you either quite hungry or put you in the mood for a trip to Sicily - or both.”
-- Read the full review at Why Go Italy