In Sicily, we don’t say
‘I have cooked too much’, but
‘There is some left for tomorrow’.
It is the Sicilian way of life, so full of wisdom, charm and just the right amount of denial!
It is not about overcooking; no, no, that would imply imperfection.
Instead, it is about preparing in advance, as if each meal were a thoughtful contribution to the future.
Have you cooked a whole banquet for a family of twenty when there are only four people at the table?
First of all, we would say:
“What if unexpected guests arrive, do we make a bad impression?”.
In any case, don’t worry!
This is not about excess, but about planning for the near future!
We are not expected to fast tomorrow and the day after, are we?
This phrase is not limited to eating habits, but is a cultural philosophy.
Why admit to exaggeration when you can simply call it strategic foresight?
In Sicily, abundance is not a mistake, but a virtue.
And that pile of leftovers?
It is not a culinary mistake, it is a gift for the next day.