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Traditional Puglia bread »
Vast swathes of the region are dedicated to growing grain and wheat and it is not by chance that the breads, biscuits and pastas of Puglia can be bought all over Italy.

Canestrato Pugliese cheese »
Canestrato Pugliese is one of the finest cheeses produced in the Puglia, and so good the European Union has thrown a protection order on it and labelled it 'denominazione d'origine protetta'.

Olive oil of Puglia »
In an area of Italy more often associated with fish and the sea for the casual visitor, the cultivation of olives is one of Puglia's greatest resources and economic certainties.

Taranto oysters »
Famed right across the country and not just in Puglia, the oysters of Taranto are cultivated according to principles honed over centuries.

Lampascioni onions »
Lampascioni or 'vampagioli' are a type of seasonal onion which were once always prepared during carnival in certain areas of the region.

Gastronomy of Foggia »
The approach to the cuisine of Foggia province can be summed up by the local term: 'a chi è convinto che a tavola non si invecchi'.

Apulian Salentine gastronomy »
The entire Salento territory is covered with olive groves, from which the delicious Pugliese olive oil is pressed.

Lecce food festivals »
The tourism authorities of Lecce have informed us of the following food festivals in the province for July.

A Menu from Puglia »
At Monte Zuzzù, you can order a special Puglia lunch or dinner prepared by Rodolfo, the owner of the trullo.