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Sweet Honey, Bitter Lemons: Travels in Sicily on a Vespa Paperback – 2 Jul 2009

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press (2 July 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0091910811
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091910815
  • Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
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"Witty and romantic" (Metro)

"An accomplished piece of travel writing that makes you want to explore the island all for yourself" (Sunday Express)

"Perfect summer holiday reading" (The Bookseller)

"Matthew has an infectious delight in proper food" (Rick Stein)

"The finest book on this fascinating cuisine since Peter Robb's Midnight in Sicily" (Christopher Hirst The Independent)

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Esteemed food critic and writer Matthew Fort takes to his Vespa in search of Sicily's culinary delights.

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5.0 out of 5 starsPerfect indulgence
By R. W. Wright on 1 May 2008
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Many people will have seen Matthew Fort on Great British Menu or read his Guardian columns over the years. His passion for food is totally infectious. And behind his affable demeanour is a sharp mind, wonderful eye for detail and delightfully involving use of language. On this journey around Sicily he also shows an awful lot of himself. It is a very personal journey. It shows not only a sense of the history of the places he visits, it also tells a lot about his own self; his family relationships, his strength of character, his willingness to engage anyone and everyone in his quest. You sense how hard such a journey is; the loneliness of several weeks on a scooter, the uncertainty of what you will find. This is a rare book as it is readable for so many reasons: as a foodie, as a travel journal, as a social document and most of all as a good read. You can be interested in any of these or none to enjoy this.
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5.0 out of 5 starsRound Sicily on a tour bus
By Elaine M. Drake on 18 Oct. 2008
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I read most of this book beside a pool in Sicily on a sad singleton's holiday and it was nigh on the best company and travel guide for the trip. It would have conjured the warmth, beauty and passion of the island on a cold winter day in Dorset but the poolside was good. If anyone is thinking of travelling to Sicily you must read this gem. So much useful and witty information.
I immediately fell for Matthew, we are of an age, and his descriptions of trials and tribulations on the way touched my heart.This is an honest, funny, laugh out loud joy of a book. The recipes are spot on too and you could and should eat your way around the island. Suddenly you realise how bad our ingredients are and how we have lost our way with food on a day to day basis, this will get you into the kitchen and off those ready meals in a trice. For the heat of Etna in the depths of winter there is little better than this.
I gave my copy to the tour guide so I have to buy it again, this book is like good food, you want to share it.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn upto date description of Sicily
By A. Noble on 1 Feb. 2009
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Searching for a book that truly depicts Sicily as it actually is today, seemed impossible until this book was published. It is the only one that matched what we discovered whilst travelling there for a month. This and Midnight in Sicily are to be recommended as travelling companions.
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4.0 out of 5 starsA gastronomic tour de force!
By Rebecca on 12 Oct. 2014
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Matthew Fort explores Sicily on his trusty Vespa, Monica, and engages local people in a gastronomic exploration of their food and culture. There are recipes at the end of every chapter which offer the reader the opportunity to create a bit of Sicily for themselves, based on the evocative descriptions of family celebrations, simple rustic cafe meals, and rural festivals which Fort encounters on his meandering journey across and around the island. The only advice I would give is to leave space between chapters, or you may feel you have over-indulged (as Fort regularly appears to do). Also, vegetarians may feel slightly queasy at the frequent mention of pig fat! Overall, a very satisfying read which should encourage an influx of visitors to this intriguing island.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGood read
By Mrs. H. Wallace on 6 Oct. 2011
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I hadn't realised that Matthew Fort is one of the judges on The Great British Menu. Read this book while on holiday in Sicily. Was very interesting to read while you are actually out there. We like eating local and it was great to be able to identify some of the dishes we ate afterwards, and I will try some of them at home from his recipes provided at the end of each chapter. Also gave pointers on what to see in particular places, as well as desciptions of how things are made eg Modica chocolate. Impressed my fellow travellers with details of how it is made that gives the chocolate its 'grittiness'! Matthew has a good writing style and it is the type of book that you can just pick up and put down and skip chapters if you are travelling to a particular area and read the others later. His reflections on what makes Sicilians Sicilians are very interesting given their patchwork of a heritage, but food seems to be what makes them tick.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIt was a gift
By J. S on 12 Jun. 2013
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Bought for a friends birthday and she loved it. We were on holiday in Sicily at the time and had chance to try some of the recommended delights. Just waiting for it to come to kindle and then I will buy a copy.
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4.0 out of 5 starsSicilian Heaven
By Susan Shaw on 15 Jun. 2009
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I took this book with me when I went to Sicily on holiday, and it was doubly useful, as a travel book and a recipe book. The travel book part gave an insight into the land and people and helped suggest places to visit. I made several recipes using the local ingredients and they were all a success. Trying them again when I got home transported me back. The reason I only gave 4 stars was that the recipes are not indexed so it can be quite hard to find the one you are looking for. Otherwise, definitely worth buying.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA work of genius
By Mr. M. A. Williams on 8 Feb. 2011
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If you want to know as much about Italians as you know about Italian food, get this book. Matthew Fort writes simply and beautifully, and offer simple, traditional recipes wrapped up in a crisp coating of travelogue. Unmissable.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery happy with purchase

Good and interesting read

Published 4 months ago by Amazon Customer
3.0 out of 5 starsQuite pleased that I bought the book

Quite pleased that I bought the book. It is interesting in parts and he does visit a few of the more isolated places in Sicily. His warmth and love for the Island shines through. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Nick
5.0 out of 5 starsbought for holiday read, informative & enjoyable.

bought for holiday read , informative & enjoyable.

Published 10 months ago by carrington
5.0 out of 5 starswill whet your tastebuds better than any travel guide

a gem of a book, will whet your tastebuds better than any travel guide.

Published 11 months ago by A. harper
1.0 out of 5 starsCertainly not a book to be recommended for anyone about to travel to...

Certainly not a book to be recommended for anyone about to travel to Sicily. Lazily written and haphazard in content

Published 12 months ago by Tarina Lockhart
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Good book,, made better having visited Italy. Enjoyable read written well.

Published 14 months ago by Jon D
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great book that captures the fun from one of the best looking men in print...

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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Perfect for foodies ... che amano l'Italia!

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Excellent for foodies.

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5.0 out of 5 starsQuality of book is excellent and quick

Bought as a gift so unable to view content. Quality of book is excellent and quick delivery

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