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Experience the Traditions of Slow Food in Puglia

Apr 20 2017

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Especially Puglia – an international CSA for olive oil and artisanal food – invites you on a week-long culinary Slow Food adventure through the Southern Italian region of Puglia. This Fall, join founder Michele Iadarola and an intimate group of guests for a “Farm Stay” vacation that is one part discovery, one part love affair, and three parts delicious Pugliese cuisine. Curated around participating in the annual Autumn olive harvest, this Farm Stay is for those who want experience first-hand what it means to grow and serve Slow Food in the Italian farm-to-table tradition.

Especially Puglia partners with small family-owned farms and olive groves in Puglia, including one that Michele’s family has cultivated for generations. The region of Puglia produces over a third of Italy’s olive oil, and the Pugliese take deep pride in the worldwide reputation of its exceptionally high quality extra virgin olive oil. And after tasting the robust flavors of Puglia’s EVOO, it will become clear why Especially Puglia is bringing the oil to cooks in the States. The passion for sustainable agricultural traditions and regional cuisine at the heart of the Slow Food movement is alive and thriving in Puglia and its harvest.

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The Farm Stay itinerary unfolds the story of Italy’s rustic culinary and cultural traditions with each turn. Michele is a masterful tour guide in a region he knows like the back of his hand. In addition to harvesting olives and getting to know Especially Puglia’s partner farmers, you’ll rove through idyllic Italian towns, including Pietramontecorvino, Lucera, and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Castel del Monte. You’ll enter kitchens bursting with hospitality and learn how to cook authentic Pugliese recipes, such as orecchiette pasta – and then eat with the chef. You’ll learn the secrets of traditional canning methods from local artisans, taste hyper-local wines, and let regional musicians introduce you to the music that is the heartbeat of Puglia. Each night, you’ll rest your head in one of the historic farmhouses, or masserie, dotting the rolling hills of the Pugliese landscape.

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Guests Experiences

Caroline, one of last year’s Farm Stay guests, shares her reflections on the adventure:

“There are innate, predictable expectations of what an American tourist will experience in Italy.  But in choosing the road too well traveled, we’ve neglected what this country is at its heart and what it truly has to offer. With pinpoint–and at times, almost unfathomable–accuracy, Michele Iadarola and Especially Puglia’s Farm Stay delivers.  This was a tailored experience designed by Michele to reflect a culture built around love of family, friends, country, and food. The historic riches are undeniable, the beauty indescribable, and the experience unforgettable. Leave the tourists behind in Florence, Venice, and Rome.  Instead, choose to immerse yourself in a rare opportunity to experience unending culinary treasures, surrounded by the most genuine of people, in the most beautiful landscape Italy has to offer.” 

Farm Stay Tour Information

Take a peak into our 2016 tours with a video of the olive harvest, a glimpse into a cheesemaking demo, and our galleries above. Read on for details on how to register for this year’s Farm Stays, and learn more on Especially Puglia’s Farm Stay page or by emailing FarmStay@especiallypuglia.com.

Tour duration: 1 week
Dates: October 29 – November 4, November 5-11 and November 12-18
Sign up here by the end of May.

Posted by Editor · Categorized: FarmStay, Visit Puglia · Tagged: Culinary Adventure, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, FarmStay, Food, Italian holiday, Italy, Puglia, Slow, Wine

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🍪 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. 🍪

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❄️🥦 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! ❄️🥦

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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!
This year's harvest of extra virgin olive oil is i This year's harvest of extra virgin olive oil is inbounding this January!  It is going to sell out quickly, so pre-order today to ensure your pantry is stocked with the most essential ingredient.  We love our Pugliese olive farmers who use the best production practices for the earth and their product to ensure nothing but the best for you!  Link in bio to PRE-ORDER NOW!
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 Pre-orders are now open for this season's olive oil harvest!  Choose from one of five masserias we work with across Puglia.  Each masseria has it's own distinct flavor profile resulting from their chosen varietals and the unique terroir of their orchards.  The farmers we support work hard to protect the land and trees to provide the best possible ingredient. The single-source extra virgin olive oils we make from their trees are the essential addition to your pantry - elevating everything they touch. Link in bio to pre-order!
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!
Traveling this holiday may still be up in the air Traveling this holiday may still be up in the air but let’s have fun reminiscing about the incredible vacations of years gone by.  Post a photo and tag @especiallypuglia sharing your favorite time in Puglia or Italy.  We will repost some of our favorites next week and send out 250 ml stocking stuffers of our EVOO from the 2020 harvest to 5 lucky winners!
Our small farmers from Puglia have worked hard all Our small farmers from Puglia have worked hard all harvest to share their delicious extra virgin olive oil with you.  They harvest and process everything by hand and we send it straight to your door.  Preorder the new harvest now for your holiday gifts. 

Although global shipping delays have moved the ETA to January 20th we will be sure to send the adoption certificate, information packets, and gift notes to your loved ones in time for the holidays.  They can look forward to something special in the new year!
Stocking Stuffer Giveaway! In celebration of the Stocking Stuffer Giveaway! 

In celebration of the new harvest we are giving away TEN, 250 ml extra virgin olive oil tins to TEN lucky winners.  This extra virgin olive oil is cultivated by one of our favorite farmers, Carolina Villani, in one of the most revered regions in Italy for olive oil production.  They tend a grove of Peranzana olives’ cultivar that are harvested and processed within 6 hours, directly from the field.  Follow the 3 steps below and you might get to try her 50 year old tradition! 

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We will randomly select 10 winners on Friday 12/10 and contact you from @especiallypuglia via DM.  We will ask only your email and mailing address.  In bocca al lupo!
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