I felt good this morning, having had a much-needed facial and pedicure at a new salon which I think I will frequent. These should, after all, be relaxing experiences and you should not be allowed to feel too hot or too cold whilst you are being "peeled", "steamed" and massaged. Here the young ladies knew how to make one comfortable, put on relaxing music - "Sara Breetman, lady" and we had a jolly chat afterwards, too.
On my way back, the aroma as I started to walk past the Salumeria / Panificio Di Caccamo was just too much for me so, in the event, I didn't walk past. Above you see some of their stunning array of lunchtime prepared foods. Most food is still prepared at home here but Sicilians have no objection to buying part of the meal ready-prepared, especially if they judge that an outlet such as this can produce a superior product. The shop is also used by a lot of business people who work too far away from home to go back for lunch. There is always a long queue in there but I don't mind it as the service is efficient and there are so many delectable foods to look at while you wait: every now and then a hatch opens and out comes a tray of beautiful, freshly baked bread. So I bought some arancine [rice balls, or pear shapes, in this case] filled with cheese and ragù [I know I've mentioned them before but newer readers might not have seen them] and this pasticcio filled with sausage, onion and spinach. I also found these mini-cheeses, which will look pretty served with my mini-fruits; this cheese is provola ragusana, which is a pasta filata type - one in which the curds are stretched or pulled by hand during the making. It has a very smooth texture and its taste is milder than that of Cheddar.
17 comments:
You should be ashamed for those humger inducing photos. Just kidding, but It does look damn good.
You're not going to believe this, Welsh....I made Cornish pasties for myself on Friday night just past! I've not made them for ages and I do love them!
What are the things that look like carrots, but obviously aren't?
Somehow, they look tasty.
those pies remind me of the atrocious cornish pasties though...
Hanging my head in shame, Steve! Like that photo. Lee, I believe you! Hang on, Crushed - must have a look.
Crushed, not sure which things you mean.. C/U, they are nothing like Cornish pasties 'cos I hate those!
Crushed, I think you mean the arancine - rice balls, only they come in all sorts of shapes. These are filled with ragu, but they also come filled with aubergine, cheese, spinach and loads of things! Mini-versions are often served on a complimentary platter with drinks before lunch.
Whats wrong with Cornish Pasties? Not as nice as Devon Pasties - true but sill good!
I can see why you were tempted here WCLC, everything looks delicious and it's nice that those hard working Sicilians have done all the work for you.
Just the ticket after a pedicure and facial. So "Sara Breetman" is considered relaxing music. I like her a lot but think orchestral would be more soothing.
regards
jmb
I could murder an arancino!
Ah. Interesting, you se that sounds nice, so my instincts were correct, I still can't work out WHY they look nice.
Hi, Mutley. I just don't care for them - that's all. I'm sure Devon ones are superior! Hi, jmb. Well, SB was a lot more relaxing than the hard rock that was played in the beauty parlour I visited before Xmas! Hi, Sally - I'll tell them to keep out of your way, then! Hi, Crushed. Yes, they are nice. You can get them filled with aubergine and with spinach as well.
I gained 5 pounds just looking at all those goodies!
Hi, pink. Easily done!
Really good! Arancini are the best!
Arancine - ragu? Yum. And what a day you had!
Treavel around / James: I could happily eat arancini every single day!
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