Savor homemade country fare in a rustic family-owned farmhouse
Step into a Sicilian country kitchen and experience the island’s culinary traditions firsthand. In the rolling hills near Ragusa, a local cook welcomes you to her rural home for an intimate day of cooking and dining. This hands-on experience teaches you about Sicily’s rural cuisine and time-honored recipes in an authentic family setting.
Overview
Your day begins exploring this rustic country home as you gather ingredients for your meal. In summer, pick sun-warmed tomatoes and fragrant basil; in winter, forage for wild herbs that flourish in the cool air. As you explore sun-soaked vegetable gardens, your host will share the secrets of how Sicily’s agricultural heritage shapes the island’s cuisine.
Back in the kitchen, you’ll craft classic dishes with your freshly gathered ingredients. Learn to knead pasta dough to the perfect consistency and master the technique for creating golden, crisp arancini. As the sun sets, dine with your host family in the garden in the shadow of olive trees (or by a warming wood stove in winter) as you sip organic wines from nearby vineyards.
