Puglia in Province: Foggia, Daunia & Gargano Hardcover – Large Print, September 20, 2025

A taste of Puglia. A tribute to Nonna.What if a cookbook could do more than teach you recipes?What if it could bring you into a real Italian kitchen...where olive oil sizzles at dawn, bread bakes slowly in a stone oven, and every dish carries a story?This is not just another Italian cookbook.Puglia in Cucina is a journey into the heart of southern Italy —a collection of authentic recipes, family memories, and traditions passed down through generations in the province of Foggia, where life still revolves around food, family, and time shared together.Why this book existsAuthor Daniele Ventrella was raised by his grandmother Carmelita, a woman who lived through war, migration, and hardship — and still cooked every day with love.From simple breakfasts to Sunday ragù simmering for hours, he didn’t just learn recipes.He learned a way of living.This book is his tribute to her — and to anyone searching for the true soul of Italian cooking.What you will find insideOver 100 authentic recipes from PugliaTraditional dishes from Foggia, Daunia, Gargano and surrounding areasClear, simple instructions with real ingredientsNotes, variations, and cooking tips inspired by NonnaUnique recipes like Farrata, Paposcia, and Ostie RipieneMetric and US conversions for easy useA true immersion into rustic, southern Italian cookingWho this book is forItalian-Americans reconnecting with their rootsFood lovers searching for real regional Italian recipesAnyone who loves tradition, family, and authentic flavorsBeginners and experienced home cooks alikeIf you believe a kitchen is more than just a place to cook, this book is for you.What makes this cookbook differentMost Italian cookbooks show you polished dishes.This one shows you real life.Simple ingredients. Strong flavors. Honest cooking.No trends. No shortcuts. No distractions.Just flour on your hands, the smell of tomatoes and olive oil, and a voice in the background saying:"Mangia."What readers are saying"Every page feels like home.""I didn’t expect to get emotional reading a cookbook.""This is not just recipes. It is culture."Bring Puglia into your kitchenLet the stories guide your heart.Let the recipes guide your hands.Because food is not just food.It is memory, identity, and love.Start your journey into authentic Puglian cooking today. Read more