The other day, we went to the nearby port town of Pozzallo. Why? Because we love a good panino! You have to understand that an Italian panino isn’t like any other. First of all, most of them come with french fries inside……yes, I’ve died and gone to heaven! Now coming from California, I never ate[…]
I love cleaning all naturally! First of all, I feel better knowing that I’m using non toxic products. Secondly, I’ve saved SO MUCH money not having to purchase cleaners. Third, I have found that these solutions actually clean BETTER than the store bought versions! (….which is really no surprise considering our great grandmothers used some[…]
Before moving to Italy, I’ll be honest…..I never even saw a fennel bulb! Sure, I’ve seen fennel seeds……but whole fennel bulbs by the dozens? Never. I later learned that Italians love fennel, called “finocchio” (pronounced ‘fin-noh-key-oh’). As a matter of fact, this tasty root is actually served all by itself, in raw form, AFTER[…]
Being of Lebanese heritage, kefir (aka lebne) cheese is something I grew up eating. Before I got married, as my husband was being introduced to my family, it went inconspicuously something like this: “This cheese is a tradition and family staple, and if you marry our daughter this cheese will follow you and have[…]
When it comes to making paper flowers, once I start, I can’t stop! These beauties are some of my favorites as gift toppers. Last year, it seemed like it was wedding season here in Sicily because I made a lot of handmade cards and gifts along with these 5 inch flowers, which gracefully adorned the[…]