Gianfranco Becchina's Olio Verde is available in the United States ($27 for 16.9 ounces from Market Hall Foods; 888-952-4005),
and the almonds from his trees will soon be imported (for stores, call Manicaretti Italian Food Imports; 800-799-9830). Or try these other culinary exports from Sicily:
Ittica d'Or sea salt, from the salt beds between Trapani and Marsala, has a clean, fresh flavor and a lovely balance of brine and minerals ($7 for 10.7 ounces from Epicure Market; 800-232-3218).
Antonio Caravaglio's artisanal capers, grown on the island of Salina, are harvested by hand ($6 for 3.17 ounces from Market Hall Foods).
And starting this month, the delightful marzipan fruits, almond paste and orange, lemon and citron marmalades from Maria Grammatico's famous shop in Erice will be available Stateside (for stores, call Manicaretti Italian Food Imports).
—Jessica Blatt
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