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Oh Julian, you got me thinking about Arrabbiata pasta sauce being called Sicilian gravy, and I wondered if you think this might actually be an Arab recipe from the period when the Muslims ruled Sicily? Think about it, tomatoes, garlic, red chilli peppers (Tunisian harissa) and olive oil. The words coming from Arab and atta (tomato).There may be a link there, just like I am convinced that Vladimir comes from Wlad Amir, son of the prince in Arabic. Those are my theories, and I'm throwing them out there! :)
It's very possible, actually. Especially when you consider how many foods were brought to Sicily by the Arabs. I think it would surprise even a lot of Italians. :-)
This is all so fascinating. You keep opening doors for me to go through!
The great Sicilian Arab poet Ibn Hamdis, who in his life knew the pain of exile from his beloved island, wrote, more than seven centuries ago:
"I spoke the word Sicily and longing troubled my heart. A man exiled from a paradise can do nothing but tell of the things he has lost."
https://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issu...
Thank you, Reem! And thank you for sending this ;-)
My pleasure. Now I m need to find out more about Siculo-Arabic poetry.Stay tuned :)
Please, let me know if you come across anything else. Been looking for some time and haven't been able to find anything.
I haven't had a chance to read this yet but do scroll down to page 162.
Just scrolling, looks interesting, mentions Dante.
Alphabet - arabic alifbet . Dopamine levels rising. I love this! :)
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Oh Julian, you got me thinking about Arrabbiata pasta sauce being called Sicilian gravy, and I wondered if you think this might actually be an Arab recipe from the period when the Muslims ruled Sicily? Think about it, tomatoes, garlic, red chilli peppers (Tunisian harissa) and olive oil. The words coming from Arab and atta (tomato).There may be a link there, just like I am convinced that Vladimir comes from Wlad Amir, son of the prince in Arabic. Those are my theories, and I'm throwing them out there! :)
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It's very possible, actually. Especially when you consider how many foods were brought to Sicily by the Arabs. I think it would surprise even a lot of Italians. :-)
This is all so fascinating. You keep opening doors for me to go through!
The great Sicilian Arab poet Ibn Hamdis, who in his life knew the pain of exile from his beloved island, wrote, more than seven centuries ago:"I spoke the word Sicily and longing troubled my heart. A man exiled from a paradise can do nothing but tell of the things he has lost."
https://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issu...
Thank you, Reem! And thank you for sending this ;-)
My pleasure. Now I m need to find out more about Siculo-Arabic poetry.Stay tuned :)
Please, let me know if you come across anything else. Been looking for some time and haven't been able to find anything.
I haven't had a chance to read this yet but do scroll down to page 162.
Just scrolling, looks interesting, mentions Dante. Alphabet - arabic alifbet . Dopamine levels rising. I love this! :)
