Coming Home to Sicily
Seasonal Harvests and Cooking from Case Vecchie
(Autor) Fabrizia LanzaSet on one of the oldest and largest estates in Sicily, you'll find Casa Vecchie, where all the food is either sustainably grown or wild. Here you'll find the Anna Tasca Lanza Center for Sicilian Food and Culture, one of the most respected culinary sites in Europe. Now run by Anna's daughter, Fabrizia, the school's programming extends beyond cooking into food heritage and farming. Chefs and food professionals like Alice Waters, David Tanis, Jody Adams, and Emiko Davies return again and again to reacquaint themselves with farm-to-table Italian cooking. Curated by Fabrizia, Coming Home to Sicily celebrates the authentic flavors of Sicily, as well as the harmonious connection between land, producer, and food. The recipes include her family's renditions of traditional dishes, such as Frittata with Fava Beans, Eggplant Caponata, Mint and Garlic-Stuffed Swordfish, and Risotto with Green Cauliflower and Almonds, as well at-home versions of Sicily's famous street food, such as Panelle (chickpea fritters), Casatelle (ricotta-filled turnovers), and Cannoli. Filled with photographs that capture the beauty and abundance of the land, this captivating book will be your go-to for timeless dishes from one of the world's most beloved culinary regions.
Fabrizia Lanza
Fabrizia Lanza is an acclaimed Italian cookbook author and culinary educator, known for her expertise in traditional Sicilian cuisine. She is the director of the Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School in Sicily, where she promotes the preservation of authentic Sicilian culinary traditions. Lanza has authored several cookbooks, including "Coming Home to Sicily," which showcases her passion for using fresh, locally sourced ingredients in her recipes. Her work has had a significant impact on the culinary world, inspiring chefs and food enthusiasts to explore the rich flavors and techniques of Sicilian cooking. Fabrizia Lanza's dedication to preserving and sharing Sicilian culinary heritage has solidified her reputation as a leading voice in the field of Italian cuisine.