Hi from Maria Grazia!

I am aware that I am not a chef! That's why my passion for cooking has become pure enjoyment. I have fun preparing traditional Sicilian first courses, such as baked 'anelletti,' which I have transformed over time using my imagination, or 'braciole messinesi' that I learned to cook from my mother-in-law, an excellent Sicilian meal maker. But what gives me the most joy is the expression of 'pleasure' in the eyes of my diners when they savor one of my dishes. I like to enhance the flavors of the dishes with the use of typical Mediterranean herbs, such as basil and mint. Lately, I have also learned to cook vegetarian and vegan out of necessity, as my three children have chosen to give up meat and fish for a few years. I don't really enjoy making desserts, except for 'Cuccia,' the typical Palermo sweet, made with sheep's ricotta and wheat, which is only prepared on December 13th. Maybe it's because it's my birthday?