I Palmi!

Today is Palm Sunday, it is a beautiful sunny day. Rose’s grandchildren, Salvatore and Giorgia brought us Olive Branches.

Our menu was simple, the normal Sunday meal. Pasta, Pollo, Insalata, Frutta e Dolci. I neglected to photograph the salad.

I hovered over Rose’s shoulder as she cooked. Here is what I observed. Sucu tasted like fresh tomatoes, it was made from summer tomatoes that she froze at the peak of the season. The secret to crispy breaded chicken cutlets (without burned breading) is to use low heat and turn often. A little lemon juice on the strawberries brings out the flavor. Dolci from local bar are a Sunday tradition.

Finally an Espresso and Dolcino. (Though I tasted all the pastries.)

Arrivavu in Sicilia!

I am in Sicily!

I have been away from my blog the last few years. My life has been complicated and I had other priorities. Today I was inspired to share!

I am in Sicily with my extended family. It is a joy to be with them! Three generations live in the same building: my sister and her husband live on the second floor, my niece, her husband and two beautiful children live on the first floor, my nephew and his wife live on the top floor. Here is the view from our balcony.

Great food is a priority. My brother-in-law goes to the market first thing in the morning because he does not want his food picked over and handled. He makes sure we have the very best quality. On my first day here, he found: Fava Beans, Artichokes, Mandarins, Apples and Strawberries. Everything was fresh, vibrant and delicious. My sister is a fabulous cook, she made Pasta with Fava Beans and Artichoke Frittata. Looking forward to the next menu!