09/08/2026
Puglia is the origin of Burrata and Stracciatella cheese. Stracciatella is made from shredded mozzarella soaked in fresh cream. Burrata is that exact Stracciatella mixture wrapped in the solid outer skin of mozzarella.
Bombette are small parcels of thinly sliced pork collar and are wrapped around a filling of Caviocavallo cheese. You will find butchers sometimes have a bbq out the back where they will cook them for you.
Crispy focaccia pugliese is a very thin wood-fired sandwich stuffed with a filling of your choice.
Orecchiette is a traditional variety of pasta originating from Puglia. The name means little ears in Italian which perfectly describes the dome like concave shape. it contains no egg and is made from Darren and wheat semolina flour and room temperature water. traditional and popular pairings are:
Orecchiette con Cime di R**e, which has turnip tops, garlic, anchovies and olive oil.
Sausage and fennel
Chunky tomato sauces