Deschutes Public Library

From scratch, a memoir of love, Sicily, and finding home, Tembi Locke

eng

individual biography

no index present

non fiction

From scratch

Tembi Locke

a memoir of love, Sicily, and finding home

"A poignant and transporting cross-cultural love story set against the lush backdrop of the Sicilian countryside, where one woman discovers the healing powers of food, family, and unexpected grace in her darkest hour"--Provided by the publisher

Part one, Before -- First tastes -- Aftertastes -- A villa. A broom. -- Part two, First summer -- Island of stone -- Something great -- Bread and brine -- Schiavelli's cake -- Volcanic sand -- Bitter almonds -- Part three, Second summer -- Heirlooms -- At the table -- Ricotta -- The priest -- Hera and the sapphire sea -- Terra vostra -- Part four, Third summer -- Wild fennel -- The procession -- The sauce -- Sage and saints -- Recipes