Joan (Fisichelli) Brisimitzakis

During the 5th century A.D. when torrone began to phase out in Rome, due to the fall of the Roman Empire, the Arab community brought this treat into focus in Southern Italy, especially Sicily.

The dish dates to the 9th century during the Muslim takeover of Sicily and relates to a dish of that period called Spaghetti all Syracusana.

Chiacchiere is an Italian fried cookie/dough made for Carnevale (Mardi Gras) using readily available ingredients for quick preparation