At 77, Elena Faita makes her dream come true with her first recipe book

In the family home, Saturday evening meals were always an affair of great excitement. Each week, Elena prepared in advance to offer her guests perfect dishes, in a friendly atmosphere. This passion for large tables and shared cooking is found in every page of his book.

Elena’s kitchen However, it goes well beyond simple recipes. It is also a tribute to her journey as an immigrant. Arriving in Quebec in the 1950s, the Faita family had to adapt to a new country, while preserving their unity through cooking. This book recounts this difficult transition, marked by painful farewells to Italy and an unwavering desire to succeed in Quebec.

Elena’s book, filled with emblematic recipes such as her famous tomato sauce or even the supplì al telefono, bears witness to her culinary and family heritage. Each recipe tells a story, each dish evokes a memory. For Stefano, this work represents a family treasure, an invaluable legacy. And with a second volume already in the works, fans of Italian cuisine can expect even more culinary discoveries to come!