To better understand the origins of Puglian cuisine, I arranged a visit to the famed Masseria Il Frantoio, located on the outskirts of Ostuni, the fabled…
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Worth A Trip: Puglia
Posted in Food, Health & Wellness, Michele Jacobson Nutrition, and The Travel Articles
Americans love Italy. And why not? The food is amazing, the wine divine, and the architecture and artifacts leave our mouths agape when we aren’t chewing.…
While traveling through Puglia, Italy, this summer, researching and writing about their delicious and healthy cuisine, I was especially taken with these vegeta
rian poplette. Crusty on the outside and creamy on the inside, they are delectable little bites of flavor: garlic, mint and basil, cheese and eggplant. In no more time than it takes to make traditional MEATballs, you can assemble these. The recipe comes to me compliments of Anna Maria Chirone Arno, but I have been able to adapt it for a two person serving by using one large eggplant and one egg, 3/4 cup of cheese. Go hefty on the dried spices. Serve with a plate of orecchiette and you will swear you were in Puglia. Well, wishful thinking anyway. Buon appetito!