#Throwback to when we could host dinners with people we loved and ate delicious food. Featured here: melted Caciocavallo impiccato cheese topped with black truffle paté. Patiently waiting for when we can do this again!

When you're in the mood for something sweet, would you prefer grabbing a fork and digging into a delicious slice of airy tiramisu, or do you want a scoop of fresh gelato? Photos courtesy of Gelatogram.italia and alyssa_therecipecritic /IG

Great seafood is almost always available in Puglia. Some of the most distinct fish in the region is known as "crudo".

🍯 A spoonful of honey can sweeten a glass of tea, turn a plain piece of bread into a treat, glaze a delicious barbecued sparerib, or serve as the basis for an unforgettable salad dressing. Adopt a Beehive today: 🐝especiallypuglia.com/adopt-a-beehiv…

Here's somewhere we bet you didn't have on your Puglia must-see list: Castel del Monte, one of Italy's most beautiful, and most mysterious, sites. If the food isn't the reason for you to go to Puglia, the sights are a pretty good reason too 😍🇮🇹 Photo from hagemo92 /Instagram

Today is an incredibly important day: National Wine and Cheese Day. And thank goodness, because what could possibly be a better way to spend your day than indulging in two of Italy's finest exports? Happy celebrating! 🍷🧀 📸Food & Wine

Credit to @Puglia.Paradise /IG for this perfect photo of Grotta della Poesia, or the Cave of Poetry located in the Puglia region of Italy.

We all know that olive oil tastes good, but how good it is FOR you? One of the benefits of olive oil is the strong anti-inflammatory property it has, mediated by antioxidants. So not only is olive oil part of so many of our favorite meals, but it also has the power to heal us

Did you know that Puglia is responsible for some of the most heavenly cheeses in the world? We have to admit that nothing comes close to the brilliance of these Pugliese cheeses. 🧀 To learn more, read through our Cheese Lovers Guide here: especiallypuglia.com/general/a-chee…

Friday night dinners on the town used were a normal part of our lives a year ago, and now it seems like a distant memory, huh? Our Friday nights may not be the same anymore, but the love passed around a table doesn't have to change. Happy Friday to all 🥂

Beautiful views in Torre Sant'Andrea, an ancient fishing village 😍 Photo credit to @francescogiannotta /IG

Non posso vivere senza di te ❤️🇮🇹 [I can't live without you] Italian culture is all about love. And we all have different love languages. This one is ours! 🍝 📸frafefa2015 /IG

If you are looking for a comforting meal, look no further than this Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa recipe. A traditional Pugliese recipe that’s sure to please everyone in the family with the melding of broccoli rabe, breadcrumbs, (and anchovies, optionally). especiallypuglia.com/general/orecch…

Pasta is a crowd favorite but how excited will your family and guests be if you told them that you made the pasta yourself? With Especially Puglia's pasta cutter, the chitarra, you can do just that! especiallypuglia.com/product/chitar…

What's the difference between olive oil and extra virgin olive oil? Tip: Extra-virgin olive oil has a darker color, while regular olive oil has a lighter, brighter hue. You can buy olive oil from the highly-acclaimed Puglia region here: especiallypuglia.com/product/extra-…

Puglia which produces about 40% of all the olive oil Italy exports. Adopt an Olive Tree through our program to help a local farmer keep the rich traditions tied to olive oil alive. For more information especiallypuglia.com/adopt-an-olive…

Did you know that August is when tomatoes reach their ripest? AND, did you know that more than half of Italy's canned and jarred tomatoes come from Puglia? There’s no substitute for rich soil, sunshine and an ingrained local connection to the food – and there never will be.

Vegetables are an incredibly important part of traditional Puglian cuisine. 🍅Cherry tomatoes are particularly prized in the region, but more unusual ingredients include lampascione, barratiere (or carosello)🥒, and Cime di rapa (or broccoli rabe)🥦

Tomatoes are in PEAK season right now. We know that a good tomato can make any sauce or dish better, but what about the #healthbenefits ? 🍅 Tomatoes are a great source of vitamins 🍅 They help with #hearthealth and #eyehealth 🍅Helps make skin glow

We are super excited to be featured in epicurious' round up for Subscription boxes that make great gifts! epicurious.com/expert-advice/…