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Related: About this forumGranita (Italian: [ɡraˈniːta]) or granita siciliana ( Italian: [ɡraˈniːta sitʃiˈljaːna]) is a semi-frozen dessert
made with sugar, water, and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily, it is available throughout Italy in varying forms.
With COFFEE!!!! for BREAKAST!!!!
Not an ice cream nor gelato; probably closest to a sorbet, a granita is typically fruit juice, water, and sugar, frozen and served with a grainy consistency imagine a sophisticated slurpee.
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Granita (Italian: [ɡraˈniːta]) or granita siciliana ( Italian: [ɡraˈniːta sitʃiˈljaːna]) is a semi-frozen dessert (Original Post)
elleng
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fierywoman
(8,278 posts)1. Mmmmm -- In Siena I was 18 when I first tried granita di caffe con panna ...
elleng
(139,216 posts)2. LUCKY!
Sorry I've never had it.
fierywoman
(8,278 posts)3. I know from the recipes you post that you're a fine cook, so:
elleng
(139,216 posts)5. GRAZIE beaucoup!!!!
Callalily
(15,105 posts)4. That'd be a great way to start the day!