Category Archives: Italia

Il Cibo della Puglia

Posted on June 26, 2014 by babbityjean

The foods of this region of Italy (“the heel of the boot”) are quickly gaining favor among foodies for fresh flavors and healthy Mediterranean ingredients.  Vegetarians would be in heaven here.  Read on for cooking at the Masseria (farmhouse), including … Continue reading →

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Gallipoli

Posted on June 5, 2014 by babbityjean

This beautiful Italian city of fishermen is in Puglia on the Ionian Sea.  It is not the Gallipoli known from World War I, which is in Turkey.  Our sojourn to Italy’s Gallipoli in 2014 included one of the most delicious … Continue reading →

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I Madonnari

Posted on May 29, 2014 by babbityjean

“I Pittori dei Marciapiedi” or “street painters” are the artists of I Madonnari, a festival depicting an art form possibly dating back to 13th c. (some say 16th c.) Italy.  The history is fascinating.  This ancient practice– using chalk, brick, … Continue reading →

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