Group seeks to preserve Italy's traditional table

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CNN's Carolyn O'Neil gives a taste of the old ways of cooking. Real 28K 80K Windows Media 28K 80K

March 31, 2000
Web posted at: 11:12 a.m. EST (1612 GMT)

(CNN) -- Learning about local food customs can be a fascinating part of world travel. A special trip organized by Oldways Preservation and Exchange Trust brought food professionals together in Puglia, the region in southern Italy in the heel of the "boot."

Some of the sights: In the coastal town of Bari, fisherman throw octopus to the ground to tenderize the meat; in Altamura, breads are baked in wood fired ovens. In the fields of Puglia, durum wheat for pasta dough grows tall. Join CNN Travel Now Correspondent Carolyn O'Neil for the journey.

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