Maria Grammatico was born in Erice, Sicily in 1940. Fearing for the safety
of their daughters during WW II, Maria’s parents sent her and her sister to
Maria s the orphanage at the Convent of San Carlo in Erice. There she spent
arduous hours learning the craft of Sicilian confectionary. Upon leaving
the orphanage at the age of 22, Maria decided to open her own pastry
shop, using all of her training and skill to prepare her own creations.
Today, a stop at Maria Grammatico’s Pasticcieria in Erice is top on the list
for many travellers. Maria Grammatico’s unique torrone is a tender delight made with both
almonds and pistachios. The ingredients are: toasted almonds, pistachios,
egg white, cane sugar, honey, flavoring (vanilla, orange, etc.). The delicious
result is more than the sum of its parts. Available online at Taylor's Market
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