La froscia, the Sicilian frittata, is super easy to make. All you need is a head of cauliflower, 4 eggs, olive oil, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and pepper flakes. I […]
Category: Sicily
Lu Maccu
Lu maccu, also lovingly known as Maccu Maccu, is a kind of Gruttisi soul food. It is a specialty bean soup from Grotte, Sicily. My uncle makes the best Maccu […]
Mouthwatering Goodness
Thought I would put together a slideshow/collage of various delicious foods I ate while in Italy (either at the retreat or in Vernazza, Taormina, or with my Sicilian relatives). I […]
Conversations with a Black Sheep
Below are some conversations that took place with my 85 year old Uncle Charlie (aka ‘ziu Lillu, Calogero, Mr. Lee-who-lived-in-England-for-40-years running a fish and chip shop with his wife and […]
Grotte, Sicilia (la famiglia)
(slide show of Grotte at the end..) I grew up listening to my mom and dad tell stories about their hometown, Grotte, Sicily. When I was 10 years old, I […]