The Puglia region of Italy is a fertile region fast becoming a favorite destination among foodies and lovers of traditional Italian food. While that may be new, the high heel of Italy’s boot has long been a hot vacation destination for Italians looking for fun in the sun. But it’s the food in Puglia that turns a foodie’s head.

Thanks to ideal growing conditions boasting an arid climate with cooling sea breezes, the region was once known as the breadbasket of Italy for its abundance of wheat, and therefore pasta, that was produced here.