WAIE (whatamieating.com)
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| Sicily
Language: Italian
Description: Sicily is the anglicised name for Sicilia, an island off the toe of Italy with both Arab and European influences. It is the largest and most populous island in the Mediterranean. It is an autonomous region of Italy. Provinces include Palermo, Messina, Siracusa, Catania, Ragusa, Agrigento, Enna, Caltanissetta and Trapani with other islands including Stromboli, Ustica and the Egadi Isles. Chillis are often used in cooking and spices such as saffron and cinnamon are used in desserts. Pasta dishes predominate, usually with vegetable sauces.
| Map of Sicily, with many thanks to www.big-italy-map.co.uk by Tourizm Maps &Copy; 2006 |
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Gender: N/A
Ethnicity: Italian
Most frequent country: Italy
Most frequent region: Sicily
See places: Italian food and cuisine, Sicily
See foods and dishes: pasta
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