Archive for March, 2011

What’s In Season? Ricci

What’s In Season? Ricci
Early spring in Puglia begins the season of the ricci, or sea urchins. As the weather begins to change and winter is left to be forgotten for a while, fishermen along the entire coast of Puglia begin puling these spiny but delectable treats from the sea. Ricci are best enjoyed raw, sitting by the sea...
March 28th, 2011 | Blog | Read More

Men At Work

Men At Work
I have gotten in the semi-regular routine of going for a morning jog along the coast of the Adriatic. I leave my apartment somewhere around 7:00 am, head through Piazza Garibaldi, down Via Orazio Comes and to the castle, where I find myself two steps form the sea and begin my jog. In the early morning...
March 25th, 2011 | Blog | Read More

Wind and Walls Made of Stone

Wind and Walls Made of Stone
Today is the most beautiful spring day that I could have ever asked for. Cherry trees are blossoming, windows are open, people are drinking wine in the sun. It is perfect. Yesterday however, was a different story. I wasn’t really prepared for the winds that sometimes whip through the heel of the...
March 17th, 2011 | Blog | Read More

An Afternoon Drive

An Afternoon Drive
After six days and one full weekend I’m beginning to find my feet in this town and my new life in Puglia. It seems that there is never a dull moment and it will only get better and better. My weekend began early Saturday morning with the produce vendor in the piazza near my apartment. His...
March 14th, 2011 | Blog | Read More

Resident Blogger Arrives in Puglia

Resident Blogger Arrives in Puglia
Greetings and welcome to the new Southern Visions blog. My name is Leigh Vincola and I will be your blogger. Who am I? Here is the short story….I am an Italian American woman from Boston who loves food and the Italian lifestyle. After several years doing marketing and organizing events for the...
March 11th, 2011 | Blog | Read More