Thank you everyone for sending in such heartfelt condolences. Sandro's family will be very touched as am I.
Peggy - It has been a little over 5 years since Sue and I attended your class in Tuscany and had the pleasure of meeting Sandro. Strangely enough, we were talking to friends about our experience just 2 weeks ago. As is always the case when we discuss the cooking experience, we quickly came to mention Sandro's bakery, his personal story and our great honor to have him join us at the closing supper. I know that you have had many students over the years and I am sure that many if not all clearly remember Sandro's performance.
You might recall that I related the fact that in Japan many artisans are awarded the honor of being designated a National Treasure. Clearly, Sandro was and is a National Treasure for us all. His memory lives with us all.
Paul
Dear Peggy - I had dinner last night with Karen Miller and she was so saddened at Sandro's death. Myself, not having had the wonderful opportunity to know him (or his bakery),I read your tribute to him with tears coming. We both recognize what a loss he is to you personally and to all your past and future travelers. Our condolences. Peggy Skornia
"That was such a nice piece on Sandro--I remember him so clearly. I have some great shots of our graduation with him singing( as i am sure so many people do) So sorry-I know how much you will miss him-like family for you.
xo
BB"(Brenda Bacchi)
----Hi Peggy so sorry to hear about Sandro. He made our trip so enjoyable. Rooz Hopp
Peggy - It has been a little over 5 years since Sue and I attended your class in Tuscany and had the pleasure of meeting Sandro. Strangely enough, we were talking to friends about our experience just 2 weeks ago. As is always the case when we discuss the cooking experience, we quickly came to mention Sandro's bakery, his personal story and our great honor to have him join us at the closing supper. I know that you have had many students over the years and I am sure that many if not all clearly remember Sandro's performance.
You might recall that I related the fact that in Japan many artisans are awarded the honor of being designated a National Treasure. Clearly, Sandro was and is a National Treasure for us all. His memory lives with us all.
Paul Revere
Peggy
I sent this to the others that attended your cooking school in Tuscany with Michael and I. We are so saddened by Sandro’s passing and your writings about your adventures with him was amazing. We all remember his bakery and being there on that special day as well as his singing at our final dinner. Those memories will be in our hearts forever. Take care.
With heartfelt condolences.
Lynne Walker
Peggy,
I remember Sandro very fondly.
He shared his work, home and beautiful voice with the group in 1999.
I was going through an unexpected loss during my trip to Tuscany and was also in heartache.
It touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes when he sang to you on our final evening.
I am sure that you miss him deeply,
Tina
Hello from Eleanor and Chris Larsen -we were at your wonderful school April 1997. So sorry to hear about Sandro-he was one of many highlights of our week with you. We still also talk about the farmer who made the cheese and dancing in the barnyard. Enjoyed seeing you on gourmet travels. Looks like ya'll were having a great time. Eleanor
Peggy
Thanks so much for this story on Sandro. I did your program about 14 years ago and my memory of the day with Sandro was exactly as you described it..
I will never forget the visit to the Forno, his home in the back, the amazing spread he had for us, the fantastic view of the Tuscan hills from his chalet and the beauty of his voice at the Gala dinner. I cried when I heard it then and reading about it now still brings chills to my spine.
I need to get back over there with you and bring my Dad and my wife.
Take care,
Chris Hodges
I know you lost a great friend, I play his CD at all of fundraising dinner events, Sorry, He is in my thoughts. Mick Wilz
Dear Peggy,
I was heartbroken seeing your email.
I was in Tuscany, "Class of '99" I guess I was & have a lot of the pictures of the bakery and Sandro singing to us the last evening. I am truly sorry you lost this wonderful, sweet man at such a young age. Your Culinary Adventure was one of the highlights of my life and left to many more trips back to Italy. I have taken several sets of friends back to Cibreo.
Continued success,
Karen Tobia
California
Peggy
Thank you for sharing the sad news about Sandro. We will never forget him. I just got out our pictures of him from our visit with you at La Cucina al Focolare in 2000. The visit to the bakery and his overwhelming hospitality at brunch were impressive enough. But when he showed up in white tie and tails at our dinner and cemented himself in our hearts and memories with his incredible voice, I knew this was a unique experience, to be savored forever - and it has been. In every retelling of our week with you, the story of Sandro features prominently. Thank you for introducing us to him.
We have been back to Italy 3 times since then, the last time for a month, in which we stayed at a farm outside of Vicenza and drove from the Dolomites to Ravenna to Cinque Terre and most everywhere in between. It is a marvelous country with warm, genuine, unforgettable people. Thanks for helping us to appreciate it.
Jack and Pat Meckler
Charlotte, NC USA
Dear Peggy,
I didn't hear about Sandro. I am so very sorry. He was the loveliest man and I don't think I will ever forget his singing for us in the wine cellar. He was an original. I am so so sorry. What a loss. But what a life! I am glad I have his CD.
Sally Schneider, NY, NY
Hello Peggy,
I am so sorry to hear about Sandro. That was one of the highligts of my trip in Tuscany. I do hope someone is continuing on with his "bakery". I know that's not what the call them in Italy, but I am blanking out on the right word.
I was very envious of you when I read about your trip with David Whyte, what a marvelous adventure that would have been. I have read a couple of his books and love his insight and perspective on things.Since I am so close to Santa Barbara, I would love to be able to see you when you are in Southern California. What is your schedule going to be like? Tell me all about it.
My trips with you in Italy and Morocco were some of the best trips I have ever taken, the inspire me still. Do let me know what your schedule will be.
Un abrazzo,
Monica Sullivan
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