Puglia Party Day 8 – Involtino di Manzo al Ragu
Ok, so this isn’t supposed to be made with beef, it is in fact a recipe that call’s for horsemeat. Widely eaten in Puglia and considered a delicacy. It’s lean, […]
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Puglia Party Day 7 – Pasticciotto Leccese
A heavenly lemon custard filled pie, this delectable pastry is widely consumed in Lecce the capital of Salento. Best eaten straight out of the oven whilst still warm, a breakfast […]
Puglia Party Day 6 – Shakerato
It may not be Puglian, but the Shakerato is a drink I associate with Southern Italy. The perfect pick-me-up on a hot afternoon – ice-cold sugary espresso. After pranzo my […]
Puglia Party Day 5 – Prickly Pear
What springs to my mind when I think of Puglia are the following things – clear blue seas, white sand, good food and prickly pears! These jungle book-esq cacti are […]
Puglia Party Day 4 – Pugliese Bread
Bread may be the most important thing to Italians. It’s eaten with every meal without fail. Well, in my family it is anyway. Pugliese is similar the ciabatta, but has […]
Puglia Party Day 3 – Fried peppers
The smell of peppers cooking in the kitchen instantly transports me to my Zia’s house in Cocumola. The aroma that fills the room leaves a sweet scent in the air. […]
Puglia Party Day 2 – Pittule
Deep-fried bread balls. Need I say anymore? These moreish little dough balls are a Puglian stable when dining at a restaurant or attending a festival. These delectable spheres come to […]
Puglia Party – a little introduction
Mangia Bene Blog is now one! To help celebrate I would like to invite you all to my Puglia party! Each day, throughout the month of May, I will be […]
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