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A Bit of Bisceglie

Posted on September 21, 2014May 21, 2017 by Mary
Che bello!
Che bello!

Nestled into the heart of Puglia lies the seaside town of Bisceglie in southeastern Italy. I am here on an olive oil discovery, to slip into a slower pace and to delve for clues about what makes this such an alluring part of the country.

The people have a warmth and contentment about them. They seem satisfied with life and most that I have met have long lineages in Bisceglie. It’s all about family and their culture of which they are passionately proud.

A visit to the Fish Market on Friday got my adrenaline flowing and whet my appetite for the cooking classes I will attend. For now, let me share with you my favorite photos of the people and their livelihood.

A thinking moment.
A thinking moment.
Live, fresh prawns awaiting their fate.
Live, fresh prawns awaiting their fate.
Advertising his seafood.
Advertising his seafood.
Describing, in Italian, how to stuff the zucchini flowers.
Describing, in Italian, how to stuff the zucchini flowers.
Dinner. Octopus soup.
Dinner. Octopus soup.
This is for you my belle soeur! Our favorite Italian plums.
This is for you my belle soeur! Our favorite Italian plums.
Scooping out the sea urchins' delicacies.
Scooping out the sea urchin’s delicacies.
Freshly picked chilis, roots and all.
Freshly picked chilis, roots and all.
Waving away the flies.
Waving away the flies.
Ciao! This darling group of friends called to me to take their photo. Looking good!
Ciao! This darling group of friends called to me to take their photo. Looking good!

My next story is on Pugliese cooking. Stay tuned!

Ciao for now.

Sending amore,

Maria

0 thoughts on “A Bit of Bisceglie”

  1. Carolyn says:
    September 22, 2014 at 5:58 am

    Oh Maria -how exciting!! Your adventure is extraordinary. I can’t wait to read more!

  2. Mommabird says:
    September 22, 2014 at 7:27 am

    From sea to shining sea your blogs read like a life of discovery.

  3. jane smer says:
    September 22, 2014 at 10:34 am

    wonderful – romantic – and thank you much for sharing…. what does belle soeur mean? enjoy!!!!! luv j

  4. Eva Yakutis says:
    September 22, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    Wish I were there with you!

  5. forfoodforlovefrommary says:
    September 22, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    Hi Jane! Belle soeur means sister-in-law in French. It is the endearing term Mirna and I use for each other. She grows these Italian plums in Colorado and we both love them.

  6. forfoodforlovefrommary says:
    September 22, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    Eva! I wish you were here too! I’m almost olive oiled out if you can believe it! Looking forward to Tuscan time tomorrow. Thanks for reading!

  7. forfoodforlovefrommary says:
    September 22, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    XXOO

  8. forfoodforlovefrommary says:
    September 22, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    Thanks Carolyn. I’m thinking of you! XO

  9. Mary Joy says:
    September 24, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    Beautiful!! Enjoy your next adventure. Happy cooking!!

    Sent from my iPad

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  10. Walter en Caroline says:
    September 25, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Great pictures! Happy to have met you in Bisceglie and we wish you all the best Mary.
    Love Walter and Caroline

  11. forfoodforlovefrommary says:
    September 25, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    Thanks Walter and Caroline! It was a pleasure to meet you and I enjoyed your company. Let’s share photos and keep up the friendship! XXOO

  12. forfoodforlovefrommary says:
    September 25, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Thanks Mary Joy! Italian food is always fantastic! Every region is so different with its specialties and I am enjoying all of it! I love the ride of new discoveries! Love to you…

  13. Jill Murray says:
    September 26, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    Amore back to you! I can’t wait for the next post. BTW. it is finally cooling off here in SD. Feels a SMIDGE like Fall!

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