The red on the cheeks comes from the mouth-Old Folk Proverb

Octavian, a Roman Emperor once said “slow down, we are in a hurry”. This book is a tribute to slow food and appreciation of life, a life made with human rhythms. A return to simplicity because these recipes from the Region of Puglia, in Italy are so very uncomplicated that even if you have never cooked in your life, you will be able to put an attractive dinner together in a short, short time.