In March 2016 Prontomarcella is thrilled to welcome Jessica Barksdale Inclan who will lead a writing workshop and retreat at Il Colle in the Tuscan countryside, 30 minutes from Florence. Jessica writes: In this lush and lovely landscape, we will be exploring narratives: the stories you want to tell about yourself, your home, your family, […]
I get very excited when I find myself in the midst of spontaneous cultural exchanges. After all, that’s the motivation for “Pronto Marcella”. Cooking for, and with, Italians is one of best ways I know of to share experiences and promote magical moments where language and cultural barriers disappear. I often find myself cooking for […]
For Lois, Terry, Carol, M’liss and Bill! Here is a slide show I prepared for our Saturday Skype Meeting! [metaslider id=2123]
Tuesday, Oct 28 Day 1 We are picked up at Florence airport, mid afternoon by Giovanni, our handsome Italian driver. Soup and snacks were waiting for us at Il Colle Unpack, relax! Sleep……… Wednesday, Oct 29 Day 2 Visited Nora’s Cashmere Goat Farm. We got a little bit lost and Myrna got a little bit […]
We return from Venice in time to be present for the opening of my friend Susan’s art exhibit. From the train station we walk to “Wave” on via Santo Spirito where Susan’s paintings from her personal collection are on display. The salon is packed despite it being a rainy Thursday night. I recognize many of […]