When you visit Sicily, especially the western side of the island, you will quickly notice that there’s torrone (or nougat) everywhere, made in many different flavors and variations. You see it in stores, at cafes, restaurants, and at gatherings, and if you’re fortunate enough to attend an Italian or Sicilian wedding or baptism you’ll probably have a hard time stopping yourself from eating too much.

But what is this specialty of Sicilian cuisine? Torrone is a traditional Italian candy made with almonds and honey, produced in many different flavors and variations. Sicilian nougat, compared to other types of nougat, is a crunchy dessert that is prepared in the winter and sold especially in the Christmas period. In Sicily, it is impossible to not find this delicious sweet everywhere for tasting, on every street there are bars and pastry shops that sell it.