Victoria de Maio

Victoria takes a stroll through the little town in Apulia region. You may have never heard of Martina Franca, another charming picturesque town in Puglia, Italy. That’s okay, I had never heard of it either until I went to Puglia. Martina …

Although this was my third visit to Puglia, I continue to be delighted by its beauty and uniqueness. The stunning architecture, the rich artistic history and culture, and the marvelous lifestyle. Let’s take a glimpse at three of her gems: Lecce, Gallipoli …

Victoria takes us to a local dairy farm and tells us about this great, unique experience… Up up up… winding your way into the Alps above Limone sul Garda on the gorgeous Lake Garda, you will find your way to …

Orecchiette, “little ears”, is a specialty pasta found in Puglia. Its name is derived from (yep, you guessed it) the fact that the shape resembles little ears: orecchio = ear + ette = little => orecchiette.   Orecchiette dough is made …

Did You Know that More Olive Oil Comes from Puglia than from Any Other Region in Italy? Puglia’s relationship with olive trees dates back 2700 years. 50-60 million trees (no one knows for sure) – including ancient, gnarled trees, called “ulivi …

In the region of Campania, approximately one hour from Salerno and a stone’s throw from the ancient Greek ruins of Paestum, you will find the home of a local specialty, mozzarella i latte di bufala …mozzarella made from the milk …

  During her trip to Italy, Victoria discovered the uniqueness of la Cucina Povera… Let’s read what she found out…   Before and after war time, in particular, families learned to utilize simple, available, and high quality ingredients. Recipes and …

Victoria takes us to the second stop of her journey…let’s see where she ends up to! Since I don’t drive here i’m always looking for other ways to explore. So when I saw an opportunity to take a day trip …