Hi from Stefania!

My name is Stefania, I am 52 years old and cooking is my passion. The first time I was home alone, I was 12 years old and I made chiacchiere. The kitchen was all mine. I could have done something else, but surprising my mother when she returned was wonderful. I have a high school diploma in science and a diploma in restoration. I love art and traditions. I was born and raised in Palermo, but my origins are in a small town called Sciara, the town of artichokes. I married my husband, who was born in America but returned to live in Caccamo, which has become my hometown.It is rich in history, with the largest medieval manor in Europe, churches, and paintings by great artists who have left their mark, such as Gagini, Mattia Stomer, etc. It is a destination for niche tourism and gourmets. The farms and the production of cured meats and sausages, for which a festival is organized every year, have handed down the art of meat processing from generation to generation. I live in an area that offers a wealth of raw materials that characterize entrepreneurial activities. I learned all the traditions and recipes of my mother-in-law's family, along with the history of Caccamo. I don't miss city life. I've lived here for 25 years and I love country life. From Palermo, I brought my passion for panelle and crokke' and Palermo-style rotisserie. Here, I have learned how to prepare vegetables, recognize meat and the right cut, and my cuisine is a combination of the traditions of two neighboring towns, Caccamo and Sciara, my grandparents' town.I am passionate about barbecuing. I have a terrace that allows me to light the fire whenever I want. There is nothing like cooking a nice slice of meat in a pan in our family. I love kneading dough and smelling its aroma, which brings back memories of my childhood when my aunts used to make bread. Whatever was left over was fried and then rolled in sugar and cinnamon. I have become what my aunts and my grandmother were: a modern farmer! a modern farmer!