Inside a Pugliese Tarallificio Taralli con lo zucchero Preparing Scaldatelli Boiling and Baking Scaldatelli So last time I told you that the scaldatelli weren’t ready for the oven yet. That’s because they need to get boiled first! The scaldatelli are loaded onto racks and dipped into boiling water for a few minutes. After being removed…
Inside a Pugliese Tarallificio: Preparing Scaldatelli
Inside a Pugliese Tarallificio Taralli con lo zucchero Preparing Scaldatelli Boiling and Baking Scaldatelli Dolciaria Monti is a family-run tarallificio, like most small businesses in Italy are. Their products are mainly consumed locally but they ship about 30% to other parts of Italy. Nepotism is something that is usually criticized but when it’s seen from…
Inside a Pugliese Taralli Maker: Taralli con lo zucchero
Did you figure out what those sugar-coated delights were? Hopefully the hint of Puglia gave you an indication. I am lucky to spend a lot of time in Puglia, and I love sharing what I see there: going inside a breadmaker’s, going to a festival celebrating mozzarella, an army of orecchiette, or learning how to…
Another behind the scenes look in Puglia
I’ve infiltrated one of my favorites places in Puglia to share another behind the scenes look next week. Anyone have a guess where I went? Or what’s in the photo?
Artigiano in Fiera – Milan’s International Handicraft and Food Fair
Here are some pictures from my recent trip(s) from the Artigiano in Fiera at Milan, Milan’s International Handicrafts and Food fair. I’ve posted pictures and some videos from past years. The fair includes food and products from all over Italy as well as various parts of the world. My favorite pavilions, besides the Southern Italy…