Signora Sheila

Where faith meets la dolce vita

Cilento’s Caciocavallo Cheese

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1–2 minutes

Caciocavallo cheese, made from the milk of the famous Podolica cows of southern Italy, is hard to beat! My husband’s area in Cilento (deep in the mountains of Salerno) is full of these grass-fed cows. The meat is 100% organic, grass-fed and so good. And the cheese – well, it’s…
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My ABC’s of Simple Natural Living

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3–5 minutes

My ABC’s of Simple Natural Living? It’s all about getting back to basics. Hubby and I strive for simplicity. We have found greater peace and tranquility through less clutter, less excess, and living debt-free. We’re also trying to live more naturally because it’s good for us, and we want to…
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The Secret to Praying Without Ceasing

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4–5 minutes

Pray without ceasing. What an impossible task that seems! And while it is often said that Paul only meant that we should maintain a constant attitude of prayer, I think he also meant that we should pray much more than we do. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing. Give thanks in…
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Can We Be Too Frugal?

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3–4 minutes

I am a frugal grandmother and proud of it! But we can become too frugal, and then we need a wake-up call. Or in my case, maybe a sleeping pill! Because you see, I had these sheets. Flannel, for our cold and drafty Italian houses that never seem to heat…
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In Our Brokenness: The Night Watches

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7–10 minutes

As I lay there in the middle of the night, plagued by pain, fear, and doubt, I had to force myself to stop checking the time. It proved too demoralizing. Endless thoughts swirled through my mind, mostly fears, swooping in like pigeons on newly seeded fields. Would I ever be…
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Our Good Shepherd Knows the Path

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3–4 minutes

Although I love fluffy, woolly sheep, I don’t know much about them. Except that they eat a lot and can clear a pasture in a hurry. So a good shepherd knows to keep them moving, always looking for greener pastures. And knowing that the defenseless sheep need protection, he thinks…
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Benvenuto,
I’m Signora Sheila!

Welcome to my blog and my corner of Italy, dedicated to all things slow, real, and lasting. Here, I invite you to join me in slowing down, living with purpose, and rediscovering the things that really matter.