The Trullo was born as a typical peasant construction where, apart from the various theories about the historical motivations that led to its spread in this particular area that is the Itria Valley, the cocoon (or the one who cultivated the land of the master) could have a bed where to sleep and keep the field tools. The cribs (usually simple straps on the floor) of the children were placed in alcoves made in niches, generated by cramping from the masonry of the main trulloe and separated by tents, which, given the narrow spaces, availed themselves of the function of the doors.

old trullo
trullo restructured
The AIA was the central part of the court, usually made of donkey backs (because no puddles and other motives formed) and was bordered on every side by a barely perceptible wall. It was where the wheat was touched before the "steaming" steamer came into steam.
Quince is a typically autumnal fruit that belongs to the pomace family, the same as apple and pear. According to the variety it can be small or piriforme. It is a little used fruit. The little success of quince probably depends on its characteristics; It is, in fact, very tough and hard to eat raw.
The fruit of pompomegranate is typical of the autumn season and matures beginning in October. Do not forget to bring it to the table when we have it available because it is a real health problem.
The name "pomegranate" comes from Latin malum ("apple") and granatum ("with seeds"). The form of pomegranate reminds in fact that of an apple, but here is the surprise of its numerous grains with a slightly acidic taste .

A very popular fruit of the summer and the month of September is the FICO, of which there are many varieties, different for shapes and colors. These delicious fruits, particularly sweet on the palate, are rich in nutritional properties and can be consumed either fresh, when it is seasoning, dried for the rest of the year.
CAPASON (in the local dialect Capès (e)) is a clay vessel similar to a giant yellow or yellow / brown giant.
The term comes from the adjective dialect capase (capable) and indicates the most capable, the widest of all vessels. Its dimensions vary from 25 to 150 cm in height, in rare cases up to 200 cm, with a maximum diameter at the widest point of about 80 cm, with a capacity of c.a. 250 liters. In the past it was used to store wine and, rarely, oil. Today it is often found as a garden decoration.

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