Post List #3
Puglia has some of the oldest olive trees in Italy
Puglia is the region that produces the most olive oil in Italy: depending on the year of harvest, between 40% and 50% of national production. Besides in this region there are some of the oldest olive trees in Italy. The…
Tiramisù, the first Italian dessert in the world
Tiramisù is one of the most popular desserts in the world, it is the fifth word of Italian cuisine best known abroad, the first for desserts. Etymology of the word Tiramisu: lift me up, strengthen my body. Tiramisu is a…
“Piazza” from symbol of democracy to relaxing coffee time
After our daily tour, some guests go out for a walk or dinner in one of the many good local restaurants. Passing by the town’s square, they always see small groups of elderly men chatting among themselves or walking back…
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…