The Undulating Hills of Sicily; Photo by Peggy Markel

Dear Friend,
 

Today we celebrate the feminine and the way the earth feeds and nurtures us. Every tree, field and forest is breathing freely right now. Nature is benefiting from our quarantine. Good things will come!

When we talk about Slow Travel, we mean taking time to slow down and celebrate life. That could look like taking a walk wherever you are and noticing the trees. Or, it could be sitting down in a cafe on the other side of the world. Slow Travel and, for that matter, Slow Living wakes us up to noticing and appreciating what we don’t usually have time to. For me, countries in the Mediterranean immediately drop me into my feeling body. That’s why we like to go there. Italy especially scoops us up into her bosom and gives us a sense of belonging. We relax. 

We’ve included a few “stuzzichini” (tasters) below of the vibrant characters and dishes that connect us to nature’s beauty and bounty. Meanwhile, I am ordering seeds for my garden here in Colorado, the first one that I have planted in 20 years. How else will I get my fix of bitter greens and radicchio? If only I could grow lemons.. 

 

Stories
Luigi Aceto, conceived in a lemon grove more than likely since the family at the time lived in a one room house, he believes he has lemon juice running in his veins. Read about him in my blog.


Peggy and Luigi; Photo by Stephen Smith

Food and Drink
Peggy’s making Spaghetti al Limone. Check out the recipe on our blog and follow Peggy on instagram and I G stories (@peggymarkel) for the latest on what she's cooking. 

P.S. Be sure you are drinking your lemon, ginger, honey drink in the mornings. Boil water with fresh ginger. Add 1/2 lemon and local honey to taste. it's a great immune elixir! 

Let's support our friends at Le Volpi e L'uva in Florence. They are offering 12 bottle selections, specially chosen by Ciro, with shipping included right to your door!
 

12 bottle assortment of Italian Reds
12 bottle assortment of Tuscan Reds

Upcoming Culinary Adventures
Explore our culinary adventure to Tuscany: La Cucina al Focolare, the kitchen that we've returned to for 28 years. We have been offering a program in Tuscany since 1992, so we know how to distill the essence of what makes it so special. Learn more or join us October 2020 or 2021. 

Explore our culinary adventure to Sicily: A Different Italy, where we dive into the markets, rustic farms, and visit our fabulous friends, food and wine. Learn more or join us :
new date! September 2020 or May 2021.

Sending travel dreams always,


Peggy & Co.

P.S. We would love to hear from you, so please send your travel stories and photos to us at whitney@peggymarkel.com or info@peggymarkel.com!

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