Built by my anchestors, once a 17th century olive oil mill, Masseria Serra dell’Isola is today a unique place for travellers to relax and find tranquillity, while cooking far away from the hectic cities.
Time has stopped here centuries ago and has preserved its history and culture unaltered through the authentic lifestyle of those days, when the wayfarer was welcomed as a sacred guest, and left as a friend. More than the owner, I consider myself the heiress and the guardian of this tradition.
4 - 9 Sep
Masseria Serra dell’Isola
6 nights apulian adventure
11 - 16 Sep
Masseria Serra dell’Isola
6 nights apulian adventure
18 - 21 Sep
Masseria Serra dell’Isola
4 nights living like a local, living with locals
27 - 30 Sep
Masseria Serra dell’Isola
4 nights living like a local, living with locals
the masseria of wonders
Pots Cats and Small Things
20 February 2023
In Southern Italy, during the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, from Naples to Palermo, included Puglia, with little differences from a region to the other, the Chefs of the noble families used to prepare wonderful, elaborated dishes, often derived from France. The Master Chefs from Naples to Palermo were called “Monsieur”, name converted and italianized in “Monzù” or “Monsù”.
25 February 2021
I'm tired. But I continue to look at the moon. Enchanted.
Maybe I should not do it, it's not my role, it is no more my role. But this day, dedicated to the preparation of "SALSA”, the classic “tomato passata” , was unforgettable.
Nowadays this Puglia tradition has become lost, because also here in every supermarket you can find platforms of “tomato passata” offered for cheap price.
Anyone is invited to cast away this authentic tradition and “home made salsa” is going to be thrown into oblivion.
But not me.
Follow Us on Instagram
Book your cooking class
Cooking with us will allow you to experience for yourself the freshness of Puglia food and immerse yourself in this wonderful part of Mediterranean countries. Arrive as Guests, Leave as Friends!