1. What's the one thing that must always be on your table?

Fresh bread with panelle and a splash of lemon juice A big pot of slow-cooked Sunday ragù A beautifully arranged plate of octopus salad A tray of homemade cannoli with powdered sugar

2. Where would you rather spend a summer afternoon in Sicily?

Wandering through the fish market with a cold Birra Forst Cooking in your grandmother’s kitchen while chatting with family Relaxing by the sea with just the sound of waves Walking through old alleys, thinking about the past

3. Which quote speaks to your soul the most?

“Cu mancia fa muddichi”(He who eats, makes crumbs) “Tutti a tavola, ca si mancia!” (Everyone to the table, it’s time to eat!) “A nuttata avi a passari” (The night will pass) “Megghiu picca e gòdiri, ca assai e trivuliari”(Better to have little and enjoy it than to have a lot and suffer.)

4. What brings you the most joy?

The smell of sizzling arancine on the street Sharing a massive homemade lunch with your whole family A spoonful of cassata that melts in your mouth Watching the sea change colors at sunset

5. What’s your ideal Sicilian breakfast?

A hot sfincione straight from the bakery Leftovers from last night’s pasta al forno A slice of cassata and a coffee in silence A granita with brioche by the sea