I arrived in Valledolmo Wednesday night and was, naturally, greeted at the convent by a crowd of people and pizza. This town of about 3000 is in the middle of the island nestled among snowy hills, vineyards and farmland. Our time so far has been getting used to life in Valledolmo and Case Vecchie, our…

I’m leaving for the Italian countryside to cook and eat for ten weeks. This collection of posts will give a little insight into life in Sicily, the importance of the culture of food, and why I want to spend my winter doing something totally unhinged. I’m bringing an open mind, an empty belly, and an…