Taralli “A' spizzua”
"Spizzua" is a word from the Apulian dialect that means "to nibble" in Italian, meaning to eat in small quantities, to taste, or to savor. These taralli, in fact, are an excellent meal to nibble on before dinner.
a dish or, perhaps, during an appetizer accompanied by cheeses and a glass of wine.
Taralli “U' canarut”
"U' canarut" is the quintessential glutton. It's a term used in the Bari dialect to indicate a person with a gluttonous appetite, meaning someone with an insatiable appetite. This type of sweet taralli is the result of an ancient culinary tradition in Bari, innovating the classic Apulian tarallo into a dessert to accompany coffee or herbal tea.
Taralli “U' sfizius”
"U' sfizius" means "to indulge a whim," in this case, hunger. These classic Apulian taralli whet a particular appetite just by looking at them, making them irresistible when you're hungry.
Taralli “U' picnunn”
"U' picnunn" means "the little one." This particular tarallo is much smaller than the classic one, yet it has a unique flavor, typical of artisanal taralli from the Itria Valley, perfect paired with local wines and cured meats.
Taralli “U' crius”
Grandpa Michele used the term "U' crius" to describe something beautiful. This tarallo, besides being well-made and carefully shaped, is also tasty and authentic, as it's made with ancient grains.