Simple Sicilian Pear Sauce… from the terraces of Bella Stalla
Pears...don't they just scream Sweet and Juicy! We have the most amazing pear tree next to the house. Every year it is loaded with beautiful, juicy, plump pears. We [...]
Cactus and Lavender…mint and stone…a few of the colors of Sicily
My little cactus garden started to come alive a few weeks ago! Love the color of these little baby cactus flowers The cactus in Sicily comes in all shapes [...]
THE NEXT STEP…working with the boys…chapter 3
The stone work they accomplish is incredible! After I returned to Fiji in November, the boys finished off the upper level and the roof. Another cordelo filled with cement [...]
THE NEXT STEP…working with the boys…chapter 2
An ancient occupation...stone mason...muratore...still practised by a few special men. Hauling out the stones from the inside, putting up the stones on the outside Tearing out the previous outside [...]