Discovering the taste of typical Salento dishes

My kitchen is the place I enjoy the most in my home; it's where I dedicate myself to the people I love, both family and guests. My recipes from the Salento tradition, passed down from my mother and grandmother, range from ciceri e tria, sagne torte with meat sauce, homemade orecchiette and minchiareddi, to rustic Salento dishes, and more. My kitchen is simple and humble, focusing on ingredients from the local area, particularly vegetables grown in my personally tended countryside garden. Additionally, I meticulously select artisanal products from local companies, such as pasta, bread, prepared meats like Gnummareddi, sausages, bombette, fresh fish, preserved products, dairy products, and extra virgin olive oil from our own production. It excites me to see every diner satisfied; it's a personal triumph for me.