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.

Includes discussion questions and conversation with the author.

First tastes -- Aftertastes -- A villa. A broom. -- Island of stone -- Something great -- Bread and brine -- Schiavelli's Cake -- Volcanic sand -- Bitter almonds -- Heirlooms -- At the table -- Ricotta -- The priest -- Hera and the sapphire sea -- Terra vostra -- Wild fennel -- The procession -- The sauce -- Sage and saints -- Recipes.