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🇮🇹 Spring Feasts in Italy, 🌴 A Caribbean Deal & Must-Try Easter Dish
Published about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hola from Mexico, where we're still enjoying coastal Oaxaca - waking to chachalacas feasting in the guamúchil tree, and spending afternoons exploring mountain coffee towns in the midday heat.
If you’re planning a trip, check out our freshly-updated guide to the best breakfasts in Puerto Escondido—because there’s no better way to start your day than with ocean views 🌊. And stay tuned… we’ve got the ultimate Huatulco dining guide coming soon!
But with spring just around the corner, we’re turning our attention to two more irresistible destinations: Salento, Italy 🇮🇹 (where I made my one and only appearance on Italian national TV 🎥 -- let's just say Hollywood never called!) and Grenada 🌴, where we uncovered a Caribbean resort deal so good you might start packing immediately.
Plus, we're sharing a recipe for an easy side dish from Puglia that’s perfect for spring! 🐣 🌷
Let’s dive in!
Michele
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Grenada’s Boutique Gem: A Shoulder-Season Deal
Dreaming of a wellness getaway or the ultimate chocolate lover’s escape? Grenada is it!
This lush island is home to pristine beaches, spice-scented markets, and an incredible chocolate scene.
Contributor Jennifer Bain has found a boutique resort that offers personality, charm, and bargain prices.
Spring in Puglia: A Feast for Saint Joseph’s Day 🇮🇹
Each March 19th, regions in Italy celebrate Saint Joseph’s Day, a religious festival rich in symbolism and tradition.
At the heart is La Tavola di San Giuseppe, a meatless feast where invited guests—dignitaries, local citizens, and even travellers—assume the roles of biblical figures.
While in Minervino di Lecce, I had the honour of portraying Elizabeth, mother of St. John the Baptist, during a televised reenactment of the feast.
Seated beside my “husband” Zacharias, I took part in the ritual of tasting symbolic foods.
Later, I danced the pizzica with the town tailor. It was an unforgettable few days!
If you're looking for an untouristy experience in Italy, consider adding a festival in Puglia to your travel list.
Make this Easter dish -- Puré di fave e Cicorie (Fava Bean Puree with Chicory)
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Curated travel tips, destination guides, happenings, and global flavours—to help you uncover sun-soaked beaches and escapes, from Mexico’s Pacific Coast to hidden Mediterranean coves, with recipes that bring the world’s cuisines to your kitchen.
