Tuesday, October 4, 2016


"Sicily" episode from Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern
Andrew Zimmern introduces his viewers to the Italian island of Sicily. A place influenced by many Mediterranean giants, but ultimately true to its own identity. Most of its cuisine is based on fresh, simple ingredients which come from the fertile lands and vast sea. Andrew Zimmern introduces the markets and restaurants in Palermo. He tries anything from beef spleen sandwiches with cheese, to capennada, to bizarre "fritolla" mystery meat. He then makes his way to the famous elegant restaurant Osteria Dei Vespri, where he tries the delectable plate of a cow's mouth.

 He then embarks on a journey to the famous artichoke festival in the city of Cerda, trying anything from fried artichoke to artichoke gelato. Following this by a dinner of chocolate rabbit with master chef Eleanora, in Viagrande next to an active Volcano. Ending his journey in the fishing village of  Marzamemi, where he goes fishing, visits a fish processor, and enjoys a meal with one of the fishermen's families. He enjoys a delicious meal composed of tuna heart and sperm, cuttlefish eggs, and sea snails.

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