Post List #3
What’s a slow food restaurant?
One of the most common question when people read the kind of restaurants that I select for my tours, is: “what’s a slow food restaurant?”. It’s a restaurant where they support and preserve traditional and regional cuisine. It supports, promotes local…
Puglia a gateway to the East in Crusades time
Seven wars banned by Christians against Muslims to liberate the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem began between the 11th and 13th centuries, they are the Crusades. Puglia was an important transit point for crusaders and pilgrims since it has always been…
Orecchiette, a symbol of Puglia around the world
Puglia’s “orecchiette” pasta, now known throughout the world, are a true symbol of the cuisine of this region. They look like small white and rough domes, with a thicker edge and a thinner centre: they really look like small ears!…
The fascinating coast of Puglia between cathedrals and beaches
Puglia and the sea retract a combination that has entered the collective imagination. Now even foreign tourists know the fascinating coast of Puglia between cathedrals and beaches. We are talking about 860 km of coastline with breathtaking views, white beaches,…
Being meaningfully together at the table
Since ancient times, men used to sit around the fire, look each other in the eyes, exchange food and carry out the first communication. Among the smiles, the first words and the primitive practices of sharing food, the concept of…