My Moment with Stigghiola

We descended from the orange and yellow trolley that had taken us up to the scenic overlook above Castellammare del Golfo, and there she was–the food truck, with her gleaming photos illustrating the glorious menu items. “This was the day!” I thought. “Finally, the moment I’d been hoping to meet–time to taste real stigghiola!” I…

A Butcher Making La Stigghiola

A butcher making la stigghiola, outside his shop, a macelleria. La stigghiola is a typical Palermitano dish that is grilled and most often served on the street. It is made with lamb intestine wrapped around parsley, onions, leeks or scallions, and lamb fat (or bacon). It’s served with salt and lemon. #bagheria #palermo #sicily #sicilia #italy…