Manduria – Christina's Food And Travel

Mamma Anna’s Artichokes by Antimo Cimino

May is guest chef, cook, and foodie month. This month I will be featuring guests on the blog who are sharing their stories and recipes. I’m …

October 4, 2019 September 15, 2019 / Condiment, Fruit, Italy, Manduria, Recipes

The local wineries are starting what is called the “crush” – picking the grapes off their vines and processing into wine. I took their cue and …

Last day in the Puglia area. Wow our time here flew by! The storm has passed and we are clear to take off to Gallipoli, on …

We took off today for parts unknown to Ricardo and I. We had heard about Altamura bread but that’s about it. And didn’t know anything about …

All weather reports predicted a rain storm today, but we all took our positive attitudes to the beach so we could enjoy one more day. Antimo …

We’re off to Ostuni today. I remember a few years ago when we were taking the train from Bari to Brindisi – Antimo told us …

September 22, 2017 December 20, 2018 / 2017 Travel, Italy2017, Manduria, Pulgia, Travel

A day at the sea – Porto Cesareo Antimo showed up at our house this morning with breakfast for a king, well maybe for a prince. …

Today was a travel day – I’m writing the blog this evening from our beautiful patio in Manduria. Antimo rented a fabulous vacation villa for us …