A love letter to Puglia, its landscapes, its people, and its extraordinary biodiversity.
More than just a cookbook, this is a sensory journey that reveals the deep connection between ingredients, traditions, and the land. 

An essential read for those who want to uncover the richness and complexity of Apulian cuisine—where history, territory, and biodiversity slowly simmer together.  

📖 Download a preview here.  

WHAT’S INSIDE 

Handcrafted in Polignano a Mare, this beautifully designed coffee table book is three books in one: a journey through Apulia’s food, its traditions, and its rituals.

At its core lies the essence of the region’s gastronomic identity: extra virgin olive oil, durum wheat, wine, vegetables, fruit, wild herbs, and cheeses.

Each chapter is dedicated to an iconic Apulian ingredient, exploring:
– its history and deep-rooted connection to Puglia
– its technical and tasting characteristics
– the sensory experience – whether it’s the structure of a cheese or the scent of a sun-ripened tomato

The journey continues with “The emotional Apulian almanac”, a collection of short stories that follow the rhythm of the seasons, unveiling rural rituals and celebratory foods.
From the vibrant tradition of making tomato sauce at home in late summer to the joy of gathering by the sea for a simple but meaningful meal, from the ancient gestures of olive harvesting to the deep-rooted customs that define the Apulian table – each story is a window into a world where food is memory, identity, and shared experience.
Alongside these glimpses into Apulian life, you’ll also find fragments of my own journey, woven into the fabric of this land.

The book closes with an essential recipe collection – perfect for when nostalgia for Puglia comes knocking.

WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR

This is not just a recipe book—intentionally so. Because a recipe is just the destination, while Puglia’s cuisine is a journey: through landscapes, centuries-old traditions, and the hands that shape its food.

This book is for:
– Food lovers who want to dive deep into Apulian culture, biodiversity, and history
– Those who buy, cook, or order Apulian food and want to taste more than just a dish, but a whole heritage
– Anyone passionate about high-quality, authentic ingredients.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Flavia Giordano is a food educator and published author of cookbooks for Feltrinelli and Giunti. She has an authentic and enthusiastic voice in promoting Apulian food and wine culture.  

With a background in archaeology, she is also a certified taster of extra-virgin olive oil, cheese, and wine, and she is completing her sommelier training as this book publishes. Flavia has lived in France, the United States, and Sweden, where she launched and ran a successful Italian cooking school for eight years.  

Today, through her brand Spaghetti ABC, Flavia conducts cooking classes, tastings, and food tours in Puglia, sharing her passion for regional cuisine with international clients through sensory and narrative experiences.

HOW TO ORDER

📦 Available for purchase during Spaghetti ABC experiences (cooking classes & food tours) and online (shipping only available for the Italian territory).  

📍 Available in selected  bookstores:

BARI
– Libreria Ubik Laterza
– Prinz Zaum
– Liberrima
– Feltrinelli

LECCE
– Liberrima
– Feltrinelli

TARANTO
Feltrinelli

POLIGNANO A MARE
Il libro possibile caffè

OTRANTO
Libreria Anima Mundi

MONOPOLI
Libreria Minopolis

ALBEROBELLO
Mondadori point

CONVERSANO
Blombook

FRANCAVILLA FONTANA
Libreria Francavillese

VIESTE
Cartolibreria Disanti

PUTIGNANO
Lik e Lak

MATERA
– Libreria dell’Arco
– Tower Art Museum

MILANO
Spazio BK

PALERMO
Edizioni Precarie

PERUGIA
Edicola 518

PARIS
Tour de Babel

BOOK DETAILS

📖 Title: PUGLIA –  A cooking journey through a land and its unique ingredients  

✍️ Author: Flavia Giordano  

🗣 Languages: Italian & English  

📏 Size: 16.5 x 22.4 cm  

📄 Pages: 272, full color  

🏡 Publisher: ziczic Edizioni  

🎨 Illustrations: Giuseppe Laselva

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