Erice.... One of the Wonders of Sicily

The hilltop town of Erice in western Sicily is famous for not only it's magnificent views, but for it's sweets such as "le genovesi". You can smell the scent of sugar and almonds as you walk through the historic streets, as there are many pastry shops in town. The most famous is the shop of Maria Grammatico, who learned the secrets of pastry making from the nuns in the convent where she spent 15 years of her young life! Le genovesi are made from 2 disks of soft cookie with a crisp exterior, filled with a creamy custard. They are a favourite of our awesome Sicilian guide Lorenzo, seen in the photo  below in Maria Grammatico's pastry shop.