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  • Leccese stone

    Dear friends, now that you know where Vincotto Primitivo is produced, I would like to tell you something about the land where it is made and its history. A very important and particular element is the stone from Lecce, usually called “Pietra Leccese” Due to its specific characteristics, some writers of the ancient literature dedicated [...]

    Edited on: Tue 12 February 2013 | Author: elena | 0 comments | Categories: English posts History and culture
  • When cooking is a tradition…..Pittule

    Christmas is coming and we all are in a rush for the last preparations; the Christmas tree is there, in a corner, shining with its little coloured lights…and kitchens scent of thousands of traditional dishes….here in Salento everyone is cooking ‘PITTULE’, crispy golden ball simply made with flour and water, accompanied with Cuettu! For 50 [...]

    Edited on: Thu 20 December 2012 | Author: elena | 0 comments | Categories: Desserts English posts History and culture