For twenty years, I have run cooking classes in my grandparents’ house in Modica, taking people through a journey into the history of Sicilian traditional recipes, using the wealth of quality ingredients the island has to offer in both traditional and contemporary Sicilian gastronomy. But, above all, sharing a family's passion that spans generations, and which I am trying to pass on to the fifth one, my children. 

Most recently, I founded Zagara Blu, a creative project that brings together my academic background and lifelong passion for Mediterranean culture. Having studied Middle Eastern Civilizations in Venice and Ethnic Relations in the UK, I’ve spent years exploring how history, culture, food, and identity intertwine across Mare Nostrum, “Our Sea.” Through my studies, travels, and work, I’ve come to see the Mediterranean as a living mosaic of cultures…diverse yet deeply connected. With Zagara Blu, I want to celebrate this richness through design

Alongside these projects, I also founded Il Principio, an observatory on the state of journalism and a space dedicated to rethinking information from its roots. Through essays and reflections, I explore themes related to media, public discourse, and the evolving role of journalism in society, bringing my perspective as both a cultural scholar and storyteller.