Rustic Blog

Another five star rating from guests staying at the olive farm. One of the reasons we called ourselves Rustic Puglia is we wanted to be transparent about our accommodation. We aren’t a luxe boutique villa, it’s a traditional country dwelling built from limestone hewn...

I'm half way through my challenge of a year without refined sugar. That doesn't mean nothing sweet - honey, maple syrup and date molasses are all natural sugars, so my almond and olive oil granola passes muster. The difference it's made isn't that I...

Olive Leaf & Lion’s Mane Powder is a cracking combination of two phenomenally antioxidant-rich ingredients. They help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, offering a protective function to the heart, brain and body. Antioxidants from olive leaf and...

B R E A K F A S T My olive & almond granola with a couple of spoonfuls of natural kefir yogurt and a good sprinkle of blueberries. I’m up early in the mornings, prep packed lunches, encourage teens out of bed and then I’m off with my dogs to the stables where I...

O L I V E  S K I N  B A L M S My best sellers They sink in beautifully, a little goes a long way, you can use them anywhere and everywhere, and they keep your skin soft, hydrated and protected for hours. At markets their scent draws people who love trying to decide...