Puglia Party Day 18 – Alimini Beach
Just quick one today. It’s been scorcher of a day and I’ve made a LOT of Gelato. This warm weather has made me think of all those people on the […]
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Puglia Party Day 17 – Embroidery of Salento
Lots of women in Salento are talented enough to make beautiful handmade lace. The pieces are produced using a traditional Salentine loom made from olive wood. The tradition of making […]
Puglia Party Day 16 – Olive Oil
So now we get to the essential post. Olive oil. A huge 80% of Italy’s olive oil originates from the South – Puglia and Calabria the main producers. With Puglia […]
Puglia Party Day 15 – GUEST POST – Essential Experiences
Today it’s time for my second Guest Post. Michelle Summerville from 3onthego blog shares her essential experiences when travelling to Puglia. 3onthego is a family travel blog that talks about kids, food and the […]
Puglia Party Day 14 – Rustico Leccese
My main recollection of Rustico Leccese took place at Alminini beach, near Otranto. Biting into one too soon, I squealed out a giant cry as my tongue felt it had […]
Puglia Party Day 13 – Parmigiana
I’ve featured this recipe on my blog before – of course! I’m obsessed with aubergines. I couldn’t leave this gem out of my Puglian month. Parmigiana in Southern Italy is […]
Puglia Party Day 12 – Trulli
One of the main attractions that pulls tourists into Puglia are the conical gnome-like houses named Trulli. With evidence showing these dry stone buildings date back to prehistoric times it’s […]
Puglia Party Day 11 – Scapece Gallipolina
This dish’s origins lie in its name – Gallipoli. It dates back to medieval times when the town came under siege by various Meditarrenean authorities. Inhabitants of Gallipoli took refuge […]
Puglia Party Day 9 – Festival of Ancient Tastes
Ok, so I’m cheating today. My excuse – I’ve made a lot of Gelato this week and my editing skills are flagging! Also, two glasses of Prosecco is not a […]
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, […]
Mangia Bene 