Italy is a country generating a vast array of fine foods. Delicious edibles are produced in both systems: at an industrial as well as at a domestic level. The sunny climate supports this abundance. Sicily is a large island whose typical products have a widespread reputation.  OREGANO [see above] is an important culinary herb, typical of the Mediterranean region. Oregano is often used in tomato sauces, fried vegetables, and grilled meat and it is commonly associated with Pizza. Its dried leaves enrich the dishes with an aromatic enjoyable taste. We have listed also Oregano produced in China. Origano is not only used in the Mediterranean area, but also in West Asia. Everywhere produced, the tasty Oregano dried leaves have a recognized health effect. It is proved its antimicrobical activity  Among herbs, we have not only Oregano [see above] but also Ginkgo [under]. It is essentially used for a culinary use in Japan and in the Zhejiang province of China, but somene consider it to have aphrodisiac qualities.  The young leaves of the Linden [under] can be eaten as a salad vegetable.  Sicily is famous for its sweets as well: Cannoli filled with cream, buscuits with Almonds and many others which would deserve to be named.  Jam of figs
Pate' made from black olives. Also, we have listed Pate' from capers, from artichokes and Pate' from tomatoes and capers.
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 Lentils  Almonds [above] Capers are typical of the Mediterranea area. Our salted capers are produced in Pantelleria and they are used as seasoning able to develop an intense flavor. Capers are a common ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine. 
Our list of edibles from Sicily: Lemon Jam, Orange Marmalaide, Fig jam Anchovies, Mushrooms, Chopped Aubergine under olive oil Pate' from black olives, capers, tomatoes and capers Lentils, Almonds, Pistachios, Hazelnuts Curled cookies with Piastachio, Curled cookies with Almonds, Chocolate, Honey of orange flowers Salty Sardines.Lemon jam, Figs jam and Orange Marmalaide [above]
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