Mario Traina
What a Sicilian Stuffed Artichoke Can Teach About Memory and Family
The first installment of Sicilian chef Mario Traina’s new column, I Will Be Your Grandmother, reflects on memory, family, and the emotional rituals surrounding Nonna Pina’s stuffed artichokes.
May 18, 2026
How to Make Nonna Pina’s Stuffed Artichokes
In the first recipe from I Will Be Your Grandmother, Sicilian chef Mario Traina shares the stuffed artichokes his grandmother made slowly and generously for family dinners in Sicily.
May 15, 2026
How to Make Sicilian Durum Wheat Polenta with Kohlrabi Ragù
An old world Sicilian dish transforms cracked grain and a rare vegetable into something deeply rich and sustaining.
May 7, 2026
