Paola Maggiulli. founder of The Tiny Italian, is an Italian food expert, cook, teacher and host
On my last trip to Puglia, after heavy feasting over Christmas and new years, my Italian best friend, Valentina, decided that it was probably time to have a detox day. I instantly shuddered at the thought, as I don’t travel to Italy to detox. Do you know what I mean?? […]
This dish couldn’t be more ‘Pugliese’ in my eyes. This recipe features the best local ingredients the region has to offer. Vegetables are super important in Puglian cooking and featured as the main ingredient in many recipes. You can’t walk or drive down any street without seeing a vegetable stall, […]
Vegetables are at the heart of southern Italian cooking. Every summer in Puglia, I walk past the many local traders on my daily walk to the beach, who sell fresh vegetables out the back of their fiat panda or on the side of the road on a fold out table. […]
I LOVE this stew, this is Salento in a bowl. We’re in the middle of spring, the weather is getting warmer and the layers are starting to peel off. It’s the time of year where cooking becomes a little less hearty and we can start embracing this seasons vegetables. Inspired […]
The British summer appears to have officially arrived. It’s my favourite season. All I want to do is spend my days sitting in the sun, absorb some vitamin D, attend as many BBQs as possible and enjoy life to the max with my friends. So, when I’m on my commute […]
I feel sorry for soup. It has been given an awful reputation. Some people call it boring and bland; that it’s only eaten by those who don’t really enjoy food and is perfect for those calorie counters. I’m here to stand up for soup and support its case of being an exciting meal […]
An Anglo Italian food blogger based in London with an Italian food obsession. Join me on my journey and discover the best recipes, where to eat and buy the best Italian food and much much more.
