The Story
“The Sage Lessons: From Culinary Tuscany" shares Catherine Farrell's life-changing experience of cooking and studying art in Florence, Italy. With her family in tow, she is mentored and challenged by an accomplished chef and a determined art instructor to improve her skills and demand more of herself. Here, she invites us to share in her experiences and dive into the recipes she learned during her travels. Along with sharing unique and delicious recipes, this book also tells an inspiring story of personal growth through travel and courage. Catherine shows readers that there are no limits to growth and development. Everyone can step out of their comfort zone and test their limits, regardless of the challenges that come along the way. This book is about more than sharing recipes, it serves as an ever-present reminder to dream more, travel more, and live your full potential.”
A memoir of hope
Years ago, Catherine spent time learning about the talents of the chef, Francesco Berardinelli, in Montevarchi, Italy. This was a period of her life that helped her heal from family loss and illness. The lessons of using simplicity would serve as a powerful guide that she would harness later. Her experience in Tuscany would help give her strength, renewal, and clarity for the future.
"The culture is family and food, bonding people and neighbors together. With a warmth that you are envious of from the moment you arrive, there is a need to belong and you find yourself trying to mimic gestures and mannerisms just to fit in. "
