For over twenty years, Oskar Peter Spandl has been invited by his friends in Palermo, Catania, and Noto. Together, they visit restaurants and trattorias in small coastal towns and nearby mountain villages. In detailed conversations with the chefs, he learns about the dealings of the mafiosi, as well as their favorite dishes. As a passionate cook, he writes down the best recipes and prepares them for his guests. In the book "Sicilian Cuisine with the Favorite Dishes of Great Mafiosi," Spandl expresses deep concern in his first chapter about the increasing organized crime in Southern Italy.