Everyday differences in Puglia: Family meal

The large Italian family meal is not just an invention of the Dolmio advertising agency. It is very real as the supermarket shelves attest. Every store has stacks of disposable plates, plastic cups and paper serviettes to save on washing up when you have all your family and friends round.



Fortunately our neighbours Mino and Carole love entertaining and we often get invited round for Sunday lunch.



Their friend Vito prepares a specialty - raw mussels - well you eat raw oysters so why not raw mussels?



It was a multi-course extravaganza. First was the focaccia made by Mino's sister, Zia, which Tim declared was the best focaccia he has ever eaten; a verdict we Brits all endorsed. Then raw mussels. Then sea food pasta.



Then a main course washed down by many bottles of Mino's own wine.



The dessert was a mixture of cakes and pastries with a prosecco.



A wonderful way to spend a Sunday lunch.



Several hours later we meandered off home for a quiet evening and a very light supper.

Trullo Azzurro: beautifully restored trullo in delightful, secluded valley near Locorotondo, Puglia, Italy. Available to rent on a per week basis, sleeps 4-6. For more information visit http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/trulloazzurro