Week two however, I’m afraid to say we broke. Bleary eyed and croaky voiced, our first utterances of the day were vaguely deciphered as “fruit… fresh… please… No. More. Carbs”.
Safe to say we craved a bit of a detox and maybe a vitamin or two. But, we were still on a voyage of foodie discovery so “when you can’t face gelato, get granita”.
It’s icy, fresh and fat free. Admittedly not unadulterated fresh fruit, but a step in the right direction (although I do admit that, yes, you can see cream topping our coffee granita, what can I say, we’re easily swayed). Trapani’s Colicchia Granite Artigianali was where we found our fix. Renouned for their artisan processes and natural ingredients, Colicchia did not disappoint. At around €2.50 each, they’re not the cheapest on the market, but the quality of the result ensures your cents are well spent. From the palette-cleansing fresh fig to the punchy coffee, each delighted as much as the last. For us, the almond was a real teller, not a hint of factory injected essence, just the subtle and surprisingly fresh raw ingredient – the perfect respite from our rich indulgence.
So when, like ours, your stomach cries out to you to stop and detox, don’t go home, get granita… You’ll last at least another week after that!
Note: As I write, I’m afraid we are now home (not due to a carb-based breakdown I assure you!) but, to reminisce a little, I’ve been concocting a little granita of my own, so I’ll be sure to pass on the recipe very soon.
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