The oil of Monte Sant’Angelo is one of the most characteristic elements of this center. In fact, agriculture has long been one of the major economies of this part of the territory and, although it is smaller than before, it is still one of the identity factors of this area. The pressing and traditions behind…
The Gargano nature reserve, enshrined in the spur of Italy, is a treasure chest containing immeasurable treasures. These include not only natural heritage and architecture, but also ancient knowledge and culinary and gastronomic traditions. A characteristic example is the bread of Monte Sant’Angelo. The physiognomy of Monte Sant’Angelo bread For centuries now this Apulian town…
The natural beauty of Apulia region is among the most known to Italian and foreign holidaymakers. The same applies to the rich food and wine choice of the area. To be more famous are the salty preparations, such as focaccia and bowlers, but even those sugars deserve a separate chapter. Among the most particular and…
Apulia is one of the most appreciated gastronomic regions of the South, due to its variety and quality. From typical seafood recipes, it is easy to move on to land-based first courses, meat-based second courses and even baked goods. Famous among these are orecchiette alle cime di rapa (orecchiette pasta with turnip tops), bombette (a…
From prized milk cow, from wise processing, the dosage of the times, by tradition, jealously guarded, born the Caciocavallo Podolico. It is a hard cheese with an intense flavor and a hint of herbs, flowers and spices. The Caciocavallo, protected by Slow Food, is so called because this cheese, matured in caves, is tied in…
It’s the plain of Macchia with its olive trees, its mild climate, the sun and the proximity to the sea, to give to this territory a product with unique flavor: oil, main food of the Mediterranean diet. The wisdom of the method of cultivation and harvesting of olives makes the oil of this territory the…
Among typical desserts of Monte Sant’Angelo there are the “ostie piene” sweet stuffed wafers: crunchy toasted almonds, caramelized with honey, sugar and cinnamon, enclosed between two white hosts. A simple sweet with spicy taste. Legend says that he was born in the Holy Trinity Monastery of Monte Sant’Angelo, from the Nuns of the Order Of…
The bread, excellence and pride of the city, is the symbol of the peasant culture of Monte Sant’An- gelo. White and soft crumb protected by a thin golden crust, fresh ingredients. Intense aroma. Round and generous shape. These are the features that make the bread a unique and authentic product of gastronomic tradition of the…