We love Puglia! Situated in the heel of the boot, Puglia cuisine is based on the mother of all- the olive tree! The region is rich in olive trees, providing more olives than any other region of Italy - some 3000 years old! Along with wild greens, grains, beans and delicious wines these provide the cornerstone of the diets.
The health benefits of this type of eating is widely recognized and is the quintessentail "Meditterean Diet". Not much dairy is consumed except for some lovely locally produced ricotta and artisnal cheeses. You will not find eggs or cream used in their pastas, sauces and breads.
Surrounded by the sea- the Adriatic Sea is 15 min to the east and the Ionian Sea is 15 min to the west-there is a rich variety of local seafood as well.
Peasant in nature, uncomplicated, deeply satisfying and nutritous way of eating - I am happy to share these recipes with you straight from the heart of Puglia!
(PS JOIN US IN MAY 24-31 2020 FOR A WEEK IN THIS SPLENDID AND NOT YET DISCOVERED BY MANY PART OF ITALY!!)