The tradition began over seventy years ago with the Maffei and Simone families in Bari, Italy. Family and friends would come to enjoy the warm and inviting dinner table. Each family member would contribute their own special dish to the meal. At the center of the table was a large wooden bowl filled with a colorful, fresh garden salad. A basket of Dominica Simone’s focaccia was passed around to each person. The marinated dough was baked, then topped with sweet Italian tomatoes and fresh spices. ...