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    • Acquasale and Friselle
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    • Cacio e pepe
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    • Friggitelli, fried savoury peppers
    • Focaccia barese
    • Lenticchie contadine | peasant lentils
    • Melanzane ripiene (stuffed aubergine)
    • Orecchiette with sprouts and stuffing | Christmas crossover
    • Orecchiette con cime di rapa
    • Panettone, Italy’s Christmas Tradition
    • Parmigiana di melanzane
    • Pasta with braised onion and fennel
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    • Pasta e fagioli alla Barese
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    • Spaghetti al primitivo | drunken spaghetti
    • Spaghetti frittata
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    • Sun dried tomatoes
    • Tiramisù
    • Tomato Confit
    • Tomato Sauce
    • Zucchine alla poverella (fried courgette)
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Puglia Cuture

“La Pausa” in Puglia: A Unique Cultural Experience

Welcome to Puglia, a captivating region...
LuigiMaxJul 5, 2023Nov 24, 20232 Comments on “La Pausa” in Puglia: A Unique Cultural Experience
A practical guide to driving in Puglia. An explanation of the highway and road infrastructure, tips for driving and what to watch out for. An insider guide to driving in Puglia by the Puglia Guys.
Driving in Puglia

Navigating Puglia | A Practical Guide to Driving

Driving in Puglia is a convenient...
LuigiMaxJun 28, 2023Jul 25, 202513 Comments on Navigating Puglia | A Practical Guide to Driving
Best value Aperol Spritz on Ostuni’s main square, piazza della Libertà. The cost ranges from €4,90 to €15 a glass.
Food and DrinkOstuni

Best Aperol Spritz value on Ostuni’s Piazza della Libertà (and beyond)

Ranging from 5,50€ to 15€, be...
LuigiMaxJun 5, 2023Apr 13, 20252 Comments on Best Aperol Spritz value on Ostuni’s Piazza della Libertà (and beyond)
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Love Puglia in May | Reflections on Puglia

Puglia in MayA few reflections on...
LuigiMaxMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
In the sun-drenched region of Puglia, Italy, where the Mediterranean breeze carries the scent of citrus, a centuries-old tradition unfolds. The lush gardens of Puglia yield an abundance of lemons, prized for their vibrant flavour and fragrance. It is in this fertile land that the art of making limoncello thrives, encapsulating the essence of Puglia's zest for life. Photo by the Puglia Guys.
Food and Drink

Embracing A Zesty Tradition: Love Limoncello Made From Puglia’s Garden Lemons

In the sun-drenched region of Puglia,...
LuigiMaxMay 19, 2023Jul 11, 2024
Pinsa, the “new” Italian pizza that’s suddenly taking the rest of the world by storm. Photo The Puglia Guys for the Big Puglia Guides.
Food and Drink

Love Italian Food | Pinsa – Italy’s Secret “New” Pizza

As foodies and pizza enthusiasts, we’re...
LuigiMaxMay 16, 2023Sep 4, 20232 Comments on Love Italian Food | Pinsa – Italy’s Secret “New” Pizza
City Guides

How to Explore Matera | Sassi Walking Guide

Getting Around Matera is a joy...
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A pasticciotto from Puglia with an espressino freddo. Enjoy Puglia’s traditional breakfast and caffè culture at the bar. Photograph ©️ the Puglia Guys.
Food and Drink

Love Puglia, Love the Italian Caffè Culture

Why We Go to the Bar...
LuigiMaxMar 24, 2023May 16, 20253 Comments on Love Puglia, Love the Italian Caffè Culture
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Parli Italiano? | Love Italy, Love Italian Language

Speaking Italian on Holiday in Puglia:...
LuigiMaxMar 21, 2023May 16, 2025
Bari’s spaghetti all’assassina from Urban Bistrot. Photo copyright the Puglia Guys. Eat Puglia with the Puglia Guys guide to Puglia’s best restaurants.
BariFood and Drink

Love Puglia | The Legend of Bari’s Spaghetti all’Assassina

Spaghetti all’assassina has gone from being...
LuigiMaxMar 4, 2023Oct 26, 202518 Comments on Love Puglia | The Legend of Bari’s Spaghetti all’Assassina
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