The Mediterranean Lifestyle

The Mediterranean Lifestyle is the only magazine focused on promoting the entire Mediterranean region and its celebrated lifestyle, an exemplary way of life that showcases an authentic, culturally rich and diverse approach to all aspects of life. Health, Happiness and Longevity are the strongest resulting benefits and therefore our main focus, besides the Mediterranean Diet, Travel, Culture and more. Every issue provides content that is both, helpful and entertaining. That's why every issue is packed with unique and interesting content written by journalists, book authors, scientists, medical professionals and authorities in their fields, but also passionate people who live this lifestyle every day. We not only want to encourage people to travel the region and learn more about it, but also to live this way of life.

The Mediterranean Lifestyle

Contributors /NO.27/2023

Dena Fenza's "My Italian American Table"

EDITORS' NOTE

THE 7 PRINCIPLES of the Mediterranean Lifestyle BE PRODUCTIVE

WINTER GROWTH … how does winter come so fast?

Mediterranean slow travel & THE POWER OF HUMAN CONNECTION

HOME & GARDEN • … CHRISTINE ZIMMERMANN'S HANDMADE FINE PORCELAIN COLLECTION WHERE EACH PIECE IS A PIECE OF ART AND DENA FENZA'S UNIQUE RESTORATION OF A FARMHOUSE IN TUSCANY

Christine Zimmermann • LIKES BEAUTY, CHIC, TO SURPRISE HER FRIENDS AND MORE THAN ANYTHING, SHE LIKES COLORS!

A HISTORIC FARMHOUSE IN TUSCANY • In December of 2021, author and influencer Dena Fenza (@miciamammas) and her family closed on a home in San Giovanni D'Asso, Italy, kicking off the renovation journey of a lifetime

CULTURE • … THE HISTORY OF THE POMEGRANATE AND GRANADA … THE GREEK PINERESIN-WINE … THE TRANSHUMANCE, AN OLD PASTORAL TRADITION IN NORTHERN ITALY AND A VISIT IN A HAMMAM, A VERY ANCIENT PRACTICE

How did the POMEGRANATE become the symbol of GRANADA?

Pomegranate Gin Fizz

HAMMAM Well-being and a change of scenery

RETSINA PINE & WINE • OPINIONS ON THE UNIQUE PINE-RESIN WINE ARE CLEARLY DIVIDED; YOU EITHER LOVE IT OR DESPISE IT!

the TRANSHUMANCE ...an old pastorial tradition and Italy's Alpine Cheeses

OLIVE TREES TRANSFORM LESVOS • THE BARREN LAND OF 200 HECTARES ON LESVOS THAT HAS TRANSFORMED INTO A FERTILE OLIVE GROVE WITH 12 DIFFERENT OLIVE VARIETIES

FOOD • … GARLIC, ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR AND RELIABLE INGREDIENTS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE … ANOTHER TYPE OF TREASURE HUNT IN CRETE AND ON THE TRAIL OF THE BRIGHTEST FRUITS, THE LEMONS

GARLIC … probably the earliest doping in sports!

CRETE'S CULINARY TREASURE HUNT EXPLORING LOCAL PRODUCTS

BRIGHT & VIBRANT THE SCENT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DUMMY

DOLMADES …with grape leaves • There are many variations of dolmades, probably the most iconic Mediterranean dish. They can be made from either cabbage or grape leaves, stuffed with delicious herbs and rice or meat, formed into small rolls and cooked until wonderfully tender. These meat-free dolmades are so versatile and can be served warm or cold with tzatziki, or plain jogurt.

MUSAKHAN …a traditional Palestinian dish that is typically made around olive oil pressing season to celebrate the new season's olive oil

RIBOLLITA …a typical Florentine dish, which literally means re-boiled in Italia

MINCE LIES PIES …the same concept as a mince pie with the same Christmas spices but with cranberries, mixed peel, dried apricots and apples instead of mincemeat

PAPOUTSAKIA "little shoes" …traditional Greek

TRAVEL • … DISCOVER THE LEGENDARY GREEK REGION OF MANI … PLAN A WEEKEND TRIP TO YET UNDISCOVERED DESTINATIONS IN ALBANIA SUCH AS TIRANA AND THE RIVIERA AND GET TO...