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💚❤️ Happy Valentine's Day to you all! Toda

💚❤️ Happy Valentine's Day to you all!

Today, we take you to a town in Puglia, called Vico del Gargano, where Valentine's Day is also the festa patronale (or patronal festival, that is a celebration dedicated to the holy Saint protecting a town). Here, people from Vico celebrate Saint Valentine as their holy protector: he is also considered by people the preserver of oranges and olives and there is an interesting story behind it.

Check the link in our bio and story to read about our new blog article! 💚❤️

#Puglia #pugliese #Apulian #valentinesday #VicodelGargano #history #patronalfestival #foodie #NewYork #NewYorkCity #italianfood #Italy #apulianfood #regionalfood #typical #traditional photo credits to @happilyontheroad

🥬🫘 Fava beans and chicory: what brings them

🥬🫘 Fava beans and chicory: what brings them together?

The answer is simple: tradition. Especially an ancient Pugliese tradition, that comes from ancient times, being used since the times of the Greek dominion in Southern Italy.

Fava beans are made into a purè and chicory is stewed with flavors, resulting in this common and simple dish, considered by many people a comfort food; but don’t get us wrong, it is also very nutritious! It is rich in useful substances that can improve your immunity system. When you’re down, it can lift you up! 🥬🫘

If you want to know more about it, click the link in bio or our story to read our latest blog article! 📖

#Puglia #pugliese #Apulian #favabeans #chicory #comfortfood #fave #cicoria #foodie #NewYork #NewYorkCity #italianfood #Italy #apulianfood #regionalfood #typical #traditional

🍸🧀🥓🍕 Everyone knows about the Italian-

🍸🧀🥓🍕 Everyone knows about the Italian-style aperitivo, a before-dinner tradition in which people drink wine, a soft drink or cocktail and eat some snacks or appetizers to pair it.

Well, in Puglia aperitivo is even better! We usually eat fresh regional products, mainly cured meat and cheese: snacks like mozzarella fiordilatte, caciocavallo, capocollo with some taralli and a slice of focaccia pugliese.

Have you ever tried it? Share your ideas for the best aperitivo, with the products you love! 🍸🧀🥓🍕

#Puglia #pugliese #Apulian #aperitivo #happyhour #curiosity #foodie #NewYork #NewYorkCity #Italy #typical #traditional photo credits to @pugliafoodblog

💚 Do you know Pietramontecorvino? It is a medi

💚 Do you know Pietramontecorvino?

It is a medieval town, or borgo, in Puglia, known as one of the most beautiful hamlets in Italy. This small town is in the Foggia province, nearby the Dauni mountains and it is rich with history, culture and traditions, not only related to food.

Plus, it is also our founder Michele's birthtown, where he grew up and his interest for food and culture sparked, a starting point to Especially Puglia.

When you walk these streets, you can find yourself in another dimension, in an ancient past that is still alive and kicking today. It's definitely one of the must-see places in Puglia. 💚

#Puglia #pugliese #Apulian #Pietramontecorvino #curiosity #history #foodie #NewYork #NewYorkCity #Italy #typical #traditional

🍪 Do you know the taralli pugliesi? They are

🍪 Do you know the taralli pugliesi?

They are a typical kind of Apulian salty biscuits, a very popular food in our region, that is also famously eaten all over the Italian peninsula.

Legend says that they were born in the XV century, because of a bread famine that hit Puglia: that is why Italian housewives decided to prepare a substitute to it, by using what they had available at home.

Their dough is made with olive oil, wheat flour and water, but it can also be seasoned with fennel seeds, onions, olives, cheese and pepper and rosemary. 🍪

#Puglia #pugliese #Apulian #taralli #tarallini #curiosity #history #foodie #NewYork #NewYorkCity #italianfood #Italy #apulianfood #regionalfood #typical #traditional

❄️🥦 Winter in Puglia means turnip greens se

❄️🥦 Winter in Puglia means turnip greens season! But what are they?

They are the non-bloomed flowers of the turnip, very common in our cuisine and they can be used in many ways: the most common is to use them as the main ingredient for orecchiette con le cime di rapa, a pillar of this regional gastronomy!

They are also rich in useful substances, such as vitamins, minerals and polyphenols and they taste bitter and pungent, giving a nice flavor to the food preparations. So, what are you waiting for? You should definitely try them out! ❄️🥦

Check the link in our bio and story to read our latest blog article. 📝

#Puglia #pugliese #Apulian #cimedirapa #turnipgreens #orecchiette #pasta #foodie #NewYork #NewYorkCity #italianfood #Italy #apulianfood #regionalfood #typical #traditional photo credits: @pugliakitchen

The final day of 2022 is upon us. Here are Especi

The final day of 2022 is upon us. Here are Especially Puglia we wish you many great moments, meals, and memories in 2023. Click the link in bio to sign up for our Newsletter and learn about upcoming experiences in Puglia. Make this a year to remember and get closer to the ingredients that you love. Join one of our culinary tours this Spring and Fall and see Italy like you've never seen it before.

2023 is only two days away. Company holiday parti

2023 is only two days away. Company holiday parties, white elephants, and last minute gifts? Our digital gift cards allow your friends and coworkers to choose from our Apulian honey, our incredible Extra Virgin Olive Oils and more. Link in bio to make someone's New Year!

There's nothing quite like Italy for Christmas. T

There's nothing quite like Italy for Christmas. The many holiday foods, markets and festivities bring Solento, the very heel of the boot, to life. From beautiful nativity scenes in Specchia to handmade puppet fairs in Lecce, Puglia offers a beacon of light during the darkest month of the year. Dreaming of Italy? Plan your next vacation to Puglia and join us on culinary tours this spring and fall. Link in bio to inquire!

This year's EVOO harvest arrives in just a few wee

This year's EVOO harvest arrives in just a few weeks. Pre-order now through our Adopt an Olive Tree program and receive a digital certificate of adoption that your loved ones can open on Christmas Day! Link in bio to make those last minute gifts count!

For friends who enjoy a little sweetness in their

For friends who enjoy a little sweetness in their life, send our Pugliese honey this holiday season. Our apiaries are home to bees that feast on acacia flowers, orange blossoms and sunflowers to name a few - imparting a variety of bouquets upon the flavors of the honeys. Link in bio to check off Santa's list!

Still in need of holiday gifts this season? Pre-o

Still in need of holiday gifts this season? Pre-order the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Harvest of 2022 inbounding this January. Link in bio to order!

These “little ears” or orecchiette, are the re

These “little ears” or orecchiette, are the renowned pasta of Puglia and a true national treasure. Walk through the streets of Bari and you will find pasta grannies folding the little morsels by hand at lightening fast speed. Enjoy them with a pomodoro sauce or cime di rapa - Cucina povera at it's finest. Link in bio to sign up to our newsletter and get more Italian inspiration straight to your inbox!

White Lotus season finale has you dreaming of a va

White Lotus season finale has you dreaming of a vacation to Italy? Join Especially Puglia for a tour of the heel, exploring its history and Baroque architecture, its natural beauty from beaches to olive groves, and the many wonderful culinary traditions from EVOO, to mozzarella to orecchiette. Link in bio to inquire about a trip to Puglia this spring or fall Harvest 2023!

The holiday season is upon us and Especially Pugli

The holiday season is upon us and Especially Puglia has all the gift ideas in store. Sign up for our Newsletter for new inspiration every week. Link in bio to get all of the details straight to your inbox.

Pre-orders are now open for this season's olive oi

Olive oil is undoubtedly one of the most common co

Olive oil is undoubtedly one of the most common condiments found on our dining tables; yet, it is sometimes avoided and viewed as unhealthy. On the contrary, studies prove that the fatty acids and antioxidants found in olive oil offer several health benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease.

With the new year right around the corner, why not make a resolution to do something good for your health and for the palate. Our new harvest of small producer Apulian EVOO - an iconic region for olive oil production - is ready for you!

Click the link in bio to read more about the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil and preorder the new harvest of Apulian EVOO by clicking the link in photo!

Need ideas for your New Years gathering?! Be like

Need ideas for your New Years gathering?! Be like the Italians, and follow your antipasti course with Cotechino and Lenticchie. This dish is composed of braised lentils with rich cotechino pork sausage that originates in Emilia Romagna. The legend goes that those who eat these coin-shaped legumes will have prosperity in the new year, and the more you eat the better!

Happy Boxing Day everyone! We hope you had a wonde

Happy Boxing Day everyone! We hope you had a wonderful holiday with friends and family. Remember the new harvest is here!

Enjoy the freshest experience when our EVOO arrives right off the boat mid-January. Olive oil is the very best when it is enjoyed fresh from the press so place your orders soon or DM for more details.

The festive season is magical anywhere, but even m

The festive season is magical anywhere, but even more so in Salento. Towns and villages come alive with street markets and exhibitions full of treats, handicrafts, and traditions unique to the region and the season. Full of carefully displayed nativity scenes, beautiful sunny days and mouth-watering candy dishes, Southern Italy really is the place to be during Christmas time. Click the link in bio to read more about their Christmas traditions.

And remember whether you want to try making some traditional Apulian dishes for you and your family, or you just want to add a little Italian touch to your holiday feasts and festivities, we can help. Especially Puglia’s olive oil and other artisan products are the perfect addition to your pantry and a gracious gift for the holidays. Click the link in photo to shop!

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