Sicily, My Sweet - by Victoria Granof (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR: Los Angeles Times

Sicilian pastries are fanciful, bawdy, and brash. They are celebratory, superstitious, and some of the most show-stopping desserts around. Luckily, they are also quite easy to make at home now that Sicilian pistachios, almonds, flour, chocolate, sheep's milk ricotta, jasmine water, fragrant lemons, and fennel are easier than ever to procure.

In Victoria Granof's expert hands, readers learn to make Meyer Lemon and Bay Leaf Gelato, Schiumone, a frozen mousse of jasmine-scented almond milk, Gela di Melone, a fruit pudding of white melon and orange blossom, and Pasticcini di Pistacchio Con Gelsomino, pistachio and jasmine macarons.

​Full of gorgeous food and location photography, warm and witty headnotes, and expert recipes, Sicily, My Sweet is sure to transport and delight.

Review Quotes

"Sicily, My Sweet is transportive."--KCRW

Victoria Granof has spent years as a pastry chef, food stylist and semiprofessional Sicilian-sweets historian, uncovering her own heritage through this region's worldly baked goods. In her latest she covers all manner of the varied treats found there, and in one of the most stylish releases of the year"--Stephanie Breijo, The Los Angeles Times

"There are recipes for every skill level (and so many ideas for what to do with ricotta!) and there's just so much great photography and writing." --Julia Turshen

"Victoria brings to life so many of the pastries I knew as a kid, from Boston's North End to my grandmother's own dinner table. This book practically vibrates with Victoria's passion for Sicilian treats, from the well-known to the waiting-to-be-known. I reveled in every page, seeing recipes like Victoria's Spiced Chocolate Cookies and Anisette Toasts, filled the hole left in my heart and stomach for desserts I haven't tasted in years. A pure joy to read."--Chris Morocco, Test Kitchen Director, Bon Appétit

"Victoria Granof is a food stylist extraordinaire, so it's a delight to see the world of Sicilian treats through her eyes. This is a book for those who love to bake, but also for those connoisseurs who want a feast for their senses."--Kerry Diamond, founder of Cherry Bombe

About the Author

Victoria Granof was named one of the most creative and inspiring women in food by Cherry Bombe, and a woman to follow by The Spruce Eats. She is one of today's most visionary and vibrant culinary artists. (She was also dubbed Cannoli Queen by Bon Appétit.) Her loyal clients include Martha Stewart Omnimedia, Food & Wine, Vogue, Rachael Ray Everyday, Delish, Bon Appétit, Food 52, Epicurious, Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, and the New York Times. She is the author of four cookbooks and has styled or developed scores of others, most recently Please Wait to be Tasted. Victoria is based in Brooklyn, NY.